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Monreale - Wikipedia
Monreale (/ ˌ m ɒ n r i ˈ æ l /; Italian pronunciation: [monreˈaːle]; Sicilian: Murriali [3]) 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" (the Golden Shell), a production area of orange, olive ...

Monreale - the Cathedral (Duomo) - Wonders of Sicily - SICILIA
"Monreale" is a contraction of monte-reale, "royal mountain". The outsides of the principal doorways and their pointed arches are magnificently enriched with carving and colored inlay, a curious combination of three styles - Norman-French, Byzantine and Arab.

Monreale, Sicily: travel guide for Monreale town and cathedral
Monreale is a pleasant town and as you wander around you often get great views over Palermo, the coast and the fertile Conca d'Ora valley with its groves of olive, orange and almond trees.

Visiting Monreale Cathedral In Sicily, The Complete Guide
Monreale Cathedral is the world’s most famous Norman cathedral and Sicily’s most beautiful church. It’s a jaw dropping architectural marvel slathered from floor to ceiling with glittering Byzantine mosaics.

Monreale Cathedral - Wikipedia
Monreale Cathedral (Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova di Monreale; Duomo di Monreale) is a Catholic church in Monreale, Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily. One of the greatest existent examples of Norman architecture, it was begun in 1174 by William II of Sicily.

Monreale | Sicily, Italy, Map, & History | Britannica
Monreale, town and archiepiscopal see, northwestern Sicily, Italy, on the slope of Monte (mount) Caputo overlooking the valley of the Conca d’Oro (Golden Shell), just inland from Palermo. The town grew up around an important Benedictine monastery, chartered in 1174 and richly endowed by its.

THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Monreale (2025) - Tripadvisor
Things to Do in Monreale, Italy: See Tripadvisor's 18,950 traveler reviews and photos of Monreale tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in February. We have reviews of the best places to see in Monreale. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

What to see in Monreale – Visit a world heritage site - Top Secret Sicily
Monreale is located not far from Palermo, from which it can be visited by buses that leave about every hour from Piazza Indipendenza. It was founded by i Normans in the eleventh century and their kings spent their free time there, away from the hectic life of Palermo.

Guide to Monreale, Sicily - The Thinking Traveller
Learn about the history of one of the world's most stunning architectural treasures, The Duomo in Monreale and the stunning mosaic carved columns.

Monreale - Wikipedia
Monreale sorge all'interno della Conca d'Oro ad un'altitudine di circa 310 metri sul livello del mare, ai piedi del Monte Caputo (765 metri). Il suo territorio risulta essere in prevalenza collinare. Dista circa 4 chilometri da Palermo, ed è il comune della città metropolitana di Palermo a possedere più frazioni.

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