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

Name: Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale
Address: Palermo, Italy

#73 among attractions in Palermo

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

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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. They have been designated together as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This dedication took place in 2015. ()

Local name: Palermo arabo-normanna e le cattedrali di Cefalù e Monreale Unesco: from 2015Coordinates: 38°6'39"N, 13°21'11"E

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Centro Storico (Palazzo Reale-Monte di Pietà)Palermo Italy

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Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palermo Cathedral, Palazzo dei Normanni, Palazzo Alliata di Villafranca, Cappella Palatina.

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Which popular attractions are close to Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo (1 min walk), Cappella Palatina, Palermo (1 min walk), Palermo Astronomical Observatory, Palermo (2 min walk), Teatro Marmoreo, Palermo (3 min walk).

How to get to Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale:

Bus

Indipendenza - Palazzo Reale • Lines: 110, 118, 304, 309, 327, 389, Ncs, Nfe (2 min walk)
Calatafimi - Porta Nuova • Lines: 110, 118, Ncs (3 min walk)

Train

Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (4 min walk)
Palermo Vespri (19 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Centrale • Lines: L1 (21 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (25 min walk)