What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: PA - Area: Palermo surroundings
Monreale is the place where there is a unique cathedral in the world, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The beauty and majesty of the mosaics of the Cathedral of Monreale bewitches tourists from all over the world.
The city dominates the Conca d'oro, the plain where Palermo rises, so called by the golden reflections given by the fruits of the trees cultivated here. citrus fruits.
The city also boasts great food and wine traditions, excellent agri-food products, a flourishing mosaic and ceramic craftsmanship, and a rich environmental heritage.
What is the best time to visit Monreale?
Monreale can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Monreale during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Monreale
Carduni Vruricatu festival in Pioppo - Monreale
Feb 2025
Festa del Santissimo Crocifisso a Monreale
May 2025
Infiorata a Monreale
Jun 2025
Festival of Sicilian flavors in Grisi - Monreale
Jul 2025
Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Grisì - Monreale
Aug 2025
Historical re-enactment in Monreale
Oct 2025
Feast of San Martino delle Scale in Monreale
Nov 2025
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Monreale
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
