Monreale

The city extends across Monte Caputo at 310 meters elevation, with streets leading to the central Conca d'Oro valley of orange and olive groves.

King William II of Sicily established a Benedictine monastery in 1174, transforming this settlement into a religious center with episcopal authority by 1183.

The cathedral interior contains 6,500 square meters of golden mosaics depicting biblical narratives, created by Byzantine craftsmen between 1174 and 1189.

Monreale connects to Palermo through regular bus services departing from Via Benedetto D'Acquisto, with a journey time of 30 minutes to the capital.

The cathedral's cloister features 228 marble columns, each decorated with different patterns combining Norman, Arab, and Provençal artistic elements.

Location: Metropolitan City of Palermo

Capital city: Monreale

Elevation above the sea: 310 m

Website: https://www.comune.monreale.pa.it/

Shares border with: Alcamo, Bisacquino, Borgetto, Carini, Corleone, Giardinello, Godrano, Montelepre, Partinico, Piana degli Albanesi, Poggioreale, Roccamena, San Giuseppe Jato, Torretta, Altofonte, Camporeale, Contessa Entellina, Gibellina, Marineo, Palermo, San Cipirello, Santa Cristina Gela, Calatafimi-Segesta

Website: https://comune.monreale.pa.it

GPS coordinates: 38.08167,13.28889

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33