Monreale's cathedral, built by William II, dates to 1172 and is now part of a larger UNESCO World Heritage Site that also encompasses the Royal Palace and the Palermo Cathedral, among other sites.

Il cathedral of Monreale, located in the beautiful Sicily, is a masterpiece of Norman art that attracts visitors from all ...

Alberto Ciarallo, founder of Cognoscenti Travel, specializing in luxury tours in Sicily, says as experiential ... visits to the Duomo di Monreale, a Unesco site; and the Palazzo Butera for its ...

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UNESCO recognizes it as one of Europe’s finest examples of mosaic artistry. Mosaics from the interior of the Monreale Cathedral in Sicily. Credit: Holger Uwe Schmitt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 ...

On our last day, we took the bus to the village of Monreale, high on a ridge surveying the Conca d’Oro (Golden Conch), the glittering, mountain-backed bay on which Palermo stands. Nowhere does ...

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Monreale Cathedral, one of the jewels of Sicily’s artistic and religious heritage, shines anew thanks to a new lighting ...

A shipwreck dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries B.C. was discovered near Sicily along with ancient anchors made from stone and iron, Italian officials said. The 2,500-year-old wreck was found ...

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The best way to get around Sicily is by train, as it allows you to quickly and affordably get from the island's various cities while still enjoying the scenery. Be sure to validate your ticket ...