The Romanesque-style royal throne is located on the western wall of the chapel, dating back to the 12th century, decorated in [approfondimenti id="50766" testo_link="opus sectile"]. The throne is characterised by the extensive use of [approfondimenti id="50419" testo_link="porphyry"], a marble whic...

The flooring of the Palatine Chapel is made of [approfondimenti id="50766" testo_link="opus sectile"], composed of tiny marble tiles of different colours and shades; the large  [approfondimenti id="50419" testo_link="porphyry tondos"] (omphalos) come from circular sections of ancient columns. On t...