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Cathedral Description
The main point of interest in a visit to Cefalù is naturally the cathedral, which is one of the most interesting medieval buildings in Sicily. According to the legend, King Roger II was in distress at sea and vowed that, if he was saved, he would build a church on the nearby shore. This legend was "probably the result of a desire to link the foundation of this house of God with a supernatural event, in order to enhance its religious prestige" (G. Cassata). What is certain is that the building was "a token of thanksgiving for the successful and complete colonization of Moslem Sicily by the Norman conquerors" (Cassata). The political motivation must also be borne in mind: immediately after his coronation Roger II promoted the bishoprics of
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Hobbies & Activities category: Paintings, art collections;  Architecture - Medieval;  Christian sites
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