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Explore the Monreale Cathedral and Cloister of Santa Maria Nuova with this ticket. Admire the stunning mosaics that decorate the interior of the cathedral and explore the cloister.

Highlights

• Admire the stunning mosaics that decorate the interior of Monreale Cathedral
• Explore the beautiful Cloister of Santa Maria Nuova, one of the finest in Italy
• Discover the history of the cathedral and the cloister with an audio guide
• Learn about the lives of the saints and the scenes from the Bible depicted in the mosaics
• Take a leisurely stroll around the cloister's fountain, surrounded by lush vegetation

Description

Explore the Monreale Cathedral and its cloister with a combined ticket and audio guide. Admire the cathedral's stunning mosaics and the cloister's beautiful fountain and lush vegetation. Built during the 12th century by William II of Sicily, Monreale Cathedral is one of the most important examples of Norman architecture in the world. The cathedral is decorated with stunning mosaics, which depict scenes from the Bible and the lives of the saints. The cathedral is also home to a beautiful cloister, which is considered one of the finest in Italy. With four sides of 26 arches long and supported by 228 columns, the Benedictine Cloister speaks of the prowess of Arab and Byzantine artisans. Explore each pillar of the cloister as it unfolds scenes from the Bible and the lives of the saints. The cloister is also home to a beautiful fountain, which is surrounded by lush vegetation, ideal for a leisure stroll.

Includes

Entrance to the Cloister of Santa Maria Nuova Monreale Audio App

Important Information

• Guests must exchange the voucher at the ticket office The last entry is 1 hour before closing Opening hours for the Cloister are: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 - 19:00 Sundays: 9:00 - 13:00 Last admission is 15 minutes before closing

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund