The Palermo church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, well known as la Martorana, is a treasure trove of Byzantine mosaics. As you go in the door, … [Read more...]
A Day in Palermo
One of my great pleasures is people-watching in a strange city. Sicilians, particularly, have a wonderfully dramatic flair with their speech. Are they … [Read more...]
St John of the Hermits
San Giovanni degli Eremeti A strange name? It's a strange church. Would you believe this is a 12th-century Norman church? We're talking about … [Read more...]
