Boat in the Desert
A small rowing boat on the salt lake near Douz (Tunisia).
The cathedral of Monreale was built by king William II who wanted it to be a sign of his power and sovereignty - outdoing the existing basilica in which the bishop (Walter of the Mill, an Englishman) resided. A few years later, the bishop ordered his basilica to be torn down - and a new one to be erected in its place. In any case, the cloister of Monreale is a beautiful place - and you can spend lots of time examining the architectural details: almost every column has an individual design.. ...
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