Monreale  Cathedral

Latest update: 9 February 2024
By: Dion Protani
The Monreale Cathedral forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with a number of churches in nearby Palermo and the seaside town of Cefalù. The Cathedral dominates the small town of Monreale, in the hills inland of Palermo, the capital of Sicily. 

The most captivating aspect of the Cathedral is its dazzling gold mosaics. It's also possible to walk around the roof with its views. 
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Town: Monreale

Province: Metropolitan City of Palermo

Region: Sicily

Completed: 1267

Architectural style: Arab Norman Byzantine, Renaissance

Close by: Palermo, Mondello, Sferracavallo, Isola delle Femmine

​Recommended accommodation: Opera Boutique Rooms
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale

​Year: 2015
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