The year-long project was led by Zumtobel, an Austrian lighting specialist renowned for its expertise in illuminating cultural and historical landmarks. Tasked with modernising the cathedral's outdated lighting system, Zumtobel developed a customised LED solution designed to enhance the brilliance of the mosaics while preserving the sacred and historical atmosphere of the space. Their innovative system ensures both energy efficiency and flexibility, adapting seamlessly to the diverse uses of the cathedral, from religious ceremonies to art history tours.
There was a very old system,
This marks the first major restoration of the Cathedral of Monreale since 1978, an effort that involved meticulously cleaning its iconic mosaics and installing a state-of-the-art lighting system.
The new lighting system is powered by LITECOM technology, enabling precise and dynamic control over the lighting environment, allowing for different settings depending on the event and time of day.
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