The Monreale Cathedral, erected in 1174–89 near Palermo ... “Christ Pantocrator” (literally “ruler of all”) in the apse, or half-dome, at the back of the cathedral.

On a hill overlooking the city of Palermo, in Sicily, sits a lesser-known gem of Italian art: the cathedral of Monreale. Built in the 12th century under Norman rule, it boasts Italy's largest ...