Monreale

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.

What to see in Monreale

Monreale Cathedral

Cloister of San Benedetto in Monreale

Diocesan Museum in Monreale

Monreale Cave

San Martino delle Scale Abbey in Monreale

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele in Monreale

Villa Belvedere of Monreale

Church of the Most Holy Crucifix in Monreale

District of Ciambra

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Monreale

Living Nativity in Monreale
24, 28 Dec 2024 | 5 Jan 2025

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

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What to eat in Monreale

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.

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Monreale

Curiosities about the Cathedral of Monreale
Through its symbolism, the cathedral of Monreale contains precise messages addressed to the people.

Legend of William the Good
The legend of William the Good tells the reason why the king of Sicily decided to build the Cathedral of Monreale.

Legend of the two brothers
The legend of the two brothers tells the origin of the Cathedral of Palermo and that of Monreale and enhances their beauty.

Places of "The Sicilian" - Monreale
Some scenes of the film "The Sicilian" were shot inside the Cathedral of Monreale and in Archbishop's Palace.

"Brother sun, sister moon" - Monreale
Some scenes of the film "Brother sun, sister moon" were shot inside the Cathedral of Monreale.

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