'It's pure beauty' - Italy's largest medieval mosaics restored
The mosaics in Monreale cathedral, in Sicily, span over 6,400 square meters and contain 2.2 kilos of solid gold.
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RHYTHME D'EAU, 1959
In 1957, the UNESCO "Committee for Architecture and works of art" commissioned Jean Bazaine for a mosaic that would decorate, alongside ten other works by international artists (such as Picasso, ...
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Palermo: The Byzantine mosaics of the cathedral have been restored – They are the second best after the Hagia Sophia
See photos of the unique icons - The mosaics of Monreale, covering an impressive area of 6,400 square meters, contain 2.2 ...
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Iran seeks UNESCO recognition for the art of mirror work in architecture
TEHRAN - Iran has submitted the dossier for “Ayeneh-kari in Iranian architecture” to UNESCO, aiming to inscribe this ...
Under-the-radar Italy: Timeless towns, cultural charm and UNESCO wonders
Italy is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, but beyond the well-trodden paths lies a treasure trove of lesser ...