Monreale


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Monreale. Attractions to see, Traditional Festival, events and things to do to have fun, food to taste, which items to buy, which interesting facts to know and where to stay on vacation in Monreale.


Monreale

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Monreale is the place where there is a unique cathedral in the world, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The beauty and majesty of the mosaics of the Cathedral of Monreale bewitches tourists from all over the world.
The city dominates the Conca d'oro, the plain where Palermo rises, so called by the golden reflections given by the fruits of the trees cultivated here. citrus fruits.
The city also boasts great food and wine traditions, excellent agri-food products, a flourishing mosaic and ceramic craftsmanship, and a rich environmental heritage.

Events


What to see


Attractions to see in Monreale

Interesting Facts


Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Monreale

Curiosities about the Cathedral of Monreale

Curiosities about the Cathedral of Monreale

Through its symbolism, the cathedral of Monreale contains precise messages addressed to the people.

Legend of William the Good

Legend of William the Good

The legend of William the Good tells the reason why the king of Sicily decided to build the Cathedral of Monreale.

Legend of the two brothers

Legend of the two brothers

The legend of the two brothers tells the origin of the Cathedral of Palermo and that of Monreale and enhances their beauty.

Places of

Places of "The Sicilian" - Monreale

Some scenes of the film "The Sicilian" were shot inside the Cathedral of Monreale and in Archbishop's Palace.

"Brother sun, sister moon" - Monreale

Some scenes of the film "Brother sun, sister moon" were shot inside the Cathedral of Monreale.

Nearby Places


Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Monreale. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Palermo

Palermo surroundings

Piana degli Albanesi

Palermo surroundings

Montelepre

Palermo surroundings

Carini

Palermo surroundings

Partinico

Palermo surroundings

Cinisi

Palermo surroundings