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.
Your ticket includes a digital audio guide app. You will receive the instructions with your booking confirmation.
Includes
Entrance to the Cloister of Santa Maria Nuova
Monreale Digital Audio Guide App
Excludes
Entrance to the Duomo
Food and drinks
Live guide
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
