Visiting the Cloister of Santa Maria La Nuova in Monreale means discovering the best Italy has to offer, a place recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Cloister belonging to the complex of the Benedictine abbey of Santa Maria la Nuova, founded in 1174 on the orders of Norman king William II, is a magnificent example of Byzantine architecture in Sicily. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Cathedral’s terraces from where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the city.
Square in shape, it is the linchpin of the entire abbey complex built around it. It is cadenced with arches supported by little columns decorated with mosaics with geometric and floral motifs. The wonderful decorations on the capitals depict scenes from the Old and New Testament as well as animal figures and floral motifs.
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Embark on an adventure rich in history and beauty. Reserve your visit through the dedicated call center
Meeting Point
At the ticket office with reservation code and confirmation, 15 minutes before the booked visit time
What's included
- Didactic tour in Italian
- Free entrance ticket to the site on the occasion of the first Sunday of the month
Date
First Sunday of the month,
11.00 and 12.00
Services
- Visits available in Italian
Info Reservation
Buy online
Where
Piazza Guglielmo il Buono, Monreale (PA)
How to reach
By bus: From Palermo (Piazza Indipendenza) to Monreale: route 389.
By car: from Palermo take Corso Calatafimi as far as the city exit and take the SS 186 and then the SP 69 to Monreale.
Web
Official WebsiteVisiting Rules
Surgical mask recomended. Find out more
