Hotels near Monreale Cathedral
90046 Monreale, PA, Italy
In the hills 8 km above Palermo, the Cathedral of Monreale holds the greatest treasure of Norman Sicily: over 6,000 square metres of golden Byzantine mosaics covering almost every interior surface. The vast Christ Pantocrator in the apse, arms outstretched above the altar, is one of the defining images of medieval art.
Built by King William II in the 1170s, the cathedral is another stop on the UNESCO Arab-Norman route. Beyond the mosaics, climb the tower for views over the Conca d'Oro valley, and visit the serene cloister with its 228 carved twin columns, no two capitals alike.
Pro Tip: Take bus 389 from Piazza Indipendenza (about 35 minutes). The nave is free but the mosaicked areas, tower, and cloister need tickets totalling around 12 EUR. Go early, before the tour buses.
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