Monreale - Capitals of the Benedictine Cloister

The Benedictine Cloister at Monreale (Chiostro dei Benedettini) was completed c. 1200. It measures 47x47 metres and is located on the south side of the cathedral. Each side has 26 arches resting on columns. The splendid capitals include narrative cycles from the Old and New Testaments.

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