If one image defines the sky of Cefalù, it is that of the two majestic towers framing the façade of the Cathedral. True stone sentinels, these structures give the Basilica the fortress-church charm that makes it unique in the world.
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Inaugurated in 1818, Cefalù’s municipal theatre is a gem of priceless artistic value, dedicated to the memory of the violinist Salvatore Cicero, who died prematurely. Film lovers remember it as a set of Tornatore’s masterpiece, 'Nuovo Cinema Paradiso', which won an Oscar in 1989.
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Palazzo Osterio Magno is not simply a building but a true monumental archive that tells the story of successive kingdoms and civilisations in the heart of Cefalù. Considered one of the most fascinating civil complexes in Sicily, it stands as a silent witness to millennia of transformation.
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If there is one place that evokes, better than any other, the scent of tradition and the vibrant daily life of times gone by, it is the Lavatoio Medievale (Medieval Wash House) of Cefalù. Located inside Palazzo Martino, this architectural gem combines practical utility with an aesthetic reminiscent of the late Renaissance style.
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If you are looking for what to see in Cefalù beyond the sea and the Duomo, the Museo Mandralisca is a must: a cultural treasure chest holding some of Sicily’s most interesting artefacts in a surprisingly varied collection of paintings, works of art, ancient coins, archaeological finds, historic furnishings and rare books.
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