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.
Book one of the available times online or choose the day and time and book by e-mail!
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 for a maximum of 30 participants
What's excluded
- Entrance ticket to the site
Date
Visits with online booking
Saturday and Sunday at 11.00
Visits with reservation by e-mail
date and time on request (except days when the site is closed)
Services
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Visits
by reservation for groups
available in Italian
Info Reservation
- Visits that can be booked online are available on Saturdays and Sundays at 11.00 with booking by 13.00 the day before
- Or you can choose the day and time and book by e-mail
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
- Green Pass required from August 6, 2021 to access the site
From August 6th the access to the site is allowed only to persons holding one of the Covid19 Green Pass certifications together with a valid identity document, with reference to the current government provisions in order to cope with the epidemiological emergency from Covid19.
COVID-19 Green Certification is not required for children under 12 years of age and those exempt on the basis of appropriate medical certification.
If you do not have a Green Pass and a valid identity document, you will not be able to access the site and your ticket will not be refunded.
Find out more - temperature measurement
- hand sanitization
- wear a mask for the entire visit route required
- follow mandatory signs
