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- Monreale Cathedral
Monreale Cathedral
Of all the many architecturally beautiful and fascinating places
of worship in Palermo, probably the most renowned is the
12th-century cathedral in the suburb of Monreale, high on the
mountain slope about five miles (8km) from the city centre. The
dazzling cathedral is a mixture of Arab, Byzantine and Norman
artistic styles, a blend of medieval Christian and Muslim
architecture. The magnificent mosaics that cover 68,243 square feet
(6,340 sq metres) of the cathedral's dome and all of the walls on
the interior are unsurpassed. The adjacent Benedictine abbey
features a cloister with 228 carved stone columns, many inlaid with
mosaics depicting scenes from Sicily's Norman history.
Information & Facts
Address
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, Monreale
Admission
EUR4.50 to get into the Cloisters; EUR2.05 for entry
into the Treasury; EUR1.55 for the Terraces; no entrance charge for
the Cathedral itself
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.
Opening Times
The cathedral: Open daily from 8am to 6pm; The
cloisters: Open from 9am to 6pm (Monday to Saturday), 9am to 1.30pm
(Sundays and public holidays)