Monreale

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Monreale is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, in Sicily, southern Italy. It is located on the slope of Monte Caputo, overlooking the very fertile valley called "La Conca d'oro", a production area of orange, olive and almond trees, the produce of which is exported in large quantities. The town, which has a population of approximately 39,000, is about 7 kilometres inland of Palermo, the regional capital. ()

Alternative names: Population: 39 thous.Area: 204.7 mi²Coordinates: 38°4'54"N, 13°17'31"E

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Nearby attractions include: Palazzo dei Normanni, Cappella Palatina, Catacombe dei Cappuccini, San Giovanni degli Eremiti.

3.9 miNE
Ornate 9th century palace and museum
Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo
100 min walk • The Palazzo dei Normanni, or the Norman Palace, is a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Palermo, the capital city of the Italian island of Sicily. Originally built in the 9th century as an Arab fortress, it was expanded and transformed by the Normans who...
3.9 miNE
Church famous for its mosaic works
Cappella Palatina, Palermo
100 min walk • The Cappella Palatina, a jewel of Norman architecture, stands proudly within the Palace of the Normans in the heart of Palermo, Italy. This 12th-century chapel, commissioned by Roger II of Sicily, is renowned for its captivating blend of Byzantine, Islamic,...
3.3 miNE
Burial chamber with mummies and skeletons
Catacombe dei Cappuccini, Palermo
85 min walk • Nestled beneath the bustling streets of Palermo, Italy, lies the eerie yet fascinating Catacombe dei Cappuccini. This subterranean necropolis, known for its extensive network of catacombs, offers a unique glimpse into the past and an intimate encounter with history.
3.9 miNE
Medieval church with striking red domes
San Giovanni degli Eremiti, Palermo
100 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Palermo, San Giovanni degli Eremiti is a church that stands as a testament to the city's rich and diverse cultural history. With its distinctive red domes and serene cloisters, this church is a striking example of the Arab-Norman architecture...
3.9 miNE
Arch, Romanesque architecture, Baroque architecture
Porta Nuova, Palermo
100 min walk • Porta Nuova, a majestic gateway to the ancient city of Palermo, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Erected in the 16th century, this triumphal arch was built to celebrate the victory of Charles V at the Battle of Tunis in 1535.
3.3 miNE
12th-century pavilion and necropolis
Cuba Palace, Palermo
84 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, the Cuba Palace stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural heritage. This grand edifice, often simply referred to as 'La Cuba,' was built in the 12th century under the reign of William II of Sicily.
3.6 miNE
Restored remains of a Moorish palace
Zisa, Palermo
93 min walk • The Zisa is alternatively listed as either a castle or palace, and located in the western area of Palemo, region of Sicily, Italy.
3.9 miNE
Observatories and planetariums, History museum, Science museum
Palermo Astronomical Observatory, Palermo
100 min walk • The Giuseppe S. Vaiana Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, housed inside the Palazzo dei Normanni. It is one of the research facilities of the National Institute of Astrophysics.
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Altofonte, Palermo
57 min walk • Altofonte is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 9 kilometres southwest of Palermo.
3.9 miNE
Church,
Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale, Palermo
100 min walk • Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale is a series of nine religious and civic structures located on the northern coast of Sicily dating from the era of the Norman Kingdom of Sicily : two palaces, three churches, a cathedral, and a bridge in Palermo, as well as the cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale.
~190 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites,
Duomo di Monreale, Palermo
1 min walk • Monreale Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Monreale, Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy. One of the greatest existent examples of Norman architecture, it was begun in 1174 by William II of Sicily.