Collins, W. W., 1862- · London : W. Heinemann ; New York : Dodd, Mead · leaf 526
apses. On its south side is a tinymosque, incorporated with the building andutilised in the old days as a chapel. Themonastery, which existed here in the time ofGregory the Great, had fallen into disuse whenthe Normans came to Sicily, and King Rogerrestored the old buildings. The interior now… … PALERMO stones of the cloister arches in no small measureadd. It is a peaceful spot where exotic plantsflourish luxuriantly, and vie with all sorts of flowersin wanton growth. The traveller who has been in Spain will find inthe old quarter of Palermo many palaces that willremind him of Seville,…
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