Palermo · Monreale
Monreale Cathedral and Cloister
A Norman cathedral covered in gold mosaics, with a cloister of paired columns. It stands in Monreale, in the hills above Palermo.
- 3 h 30
- €8
- Booking: not needed
- Monreale
Data checked on November 2, 2026
Monreale lies about 7 km in a straight line from the Quattro Canti. The cathedral, built in the 12th century, has mosaics covering the walls of the nave and the apse, with a large Christ Pantocrator. The cloister next door has rows of paired columns, several decorated with mosaics. Allow time to get there and back.
What to look for
- Mosaics of the nave and apse
- Christ Pantocrator in the apse
- Cloister with paired columns
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–12:45 pm, 2:00 pm–4:45 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–12:45 pm, 2:00 pm–4:45 pm | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–12:45 pm, 2:00 pm–4:45 pm | |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–12:45 pm, 2:00 pm–4:45 pm | |
| Friday | 9:00 am–12:45 pm, 2:00 pm–4:45 pm | |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–12:45 pm, 2:00 pm–4:45 pm | |
| Sunday | 2:00 pm–5:00 pm |
The cathedral is open Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 12:45 and 14:00 to 16:45, and on Sundays and holidays 14:00 to 17:00, with Mass on Sunday mornings at 10:30 and 12:00. The cloister opens Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 18:30 and on Sundays and holidays 09:00 to 13:00. The cloister is free on the first Sunday of the month.
Source: Comune di Palermo, Ufficio Turismo (orari al 12 novembre 2025), checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €8. Entry to the cathedral is free. The cloister ticket is 8 euros.
Getting there
Tip
Plan the cloister and the cathedral as one visit, and mind the midday closing of the cathedral from Monday to Saturday.