Cefalù is a fishing village and popular beach resort on the north coast of Sicily, Italy, 75 km east from the provincial capital and 185 km west of Messina. The town is one of the major tourist attractions in the region.
Cefalù is a fishing village and popular beach resort on the north coast of Sicily, Italy, 75 km east from the provincial capital and 185 km west of Messina. The town is one of the major tourist attractions in the region.
Of Greek foundation, the city evidently derived its name from its situation on a lofty and precipitous rock, forming a bold headland projecting into the sea.
The main sight: The Cathedral-Basilica of Cefalù, (Italian: Duomo di Cefalù). The cathedral, dating from 1131, was commenced in the Norman style, the island of Sicily having been conquered by the Normans in 1091. According to tradition, the building was erected after a vow made to the Holy Saviour by the King of Sicily, Roger II, after he escaped from a storm to land on the city's beach. The fortress-like character of the building, which, seen from a distance, rises as a huge bulk above its medieval town, may in part reflect the vulnerability of the site to attack from the sea. It also made a powerful statement of the Norman presence.
The capital of Sicily, Palermo, is located in the north west of the island. The city is full of different monument and churches, thanks to the cultures that have dominated in the past. It's also considered one of the most dangerous cities in Sicily. The Sicilian mafia, Cosa Nostra roots lay here, no need to say more. Despite everything, it is fascinating city to see and explore, but don't try to do it behind the wheel in chaotic traffic.
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