Monreale: Cloister of Santa Maria Nuova Entry Ticket

A calm sanctuary of marble carvings in the north of Sicily

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Historic courtyard with arched columns, lush greenery, and a central bell tower under a clear blue sky.

A courtyard with trimmed hedges and palm trees, surrounded by arched cloisters and buildings with terracotta roofs and mountains in the background.

A medieval cloister with a view of an arched colonnade, a central garden, and a stone tower in the background.

Row of ornate stone arches and columns with a tiled roof above and manicured green hedges below, in a historical courtyard setting.

Ornate stone columns with intricate carvings line a corridor, overlooking a lush garden with neatly trimmed hedges and trees.

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DurationFlexible visit

LocationMonreale

AccessibilityWheelchair accessible

The experience

A calm sanctuary of marble carvings in the north of Sicily

Unearth a hidden gem of Norman architecture at the Duomo di Santa Maria Nuova (Cloister of Monreale) in northern Sicily. Explore the art and architecture of this secret Benedictine garden.

The Cathedral of Monreale is one of the best surviving relics of Norman architecture in Italy.

Its highlight is the hidden oasis of its cloister, surrounded by no less than 228 dazzlingly carved columns.

The centerpiece of the cloister is the stylised palm tree fountain. The monks use the fountain to wash their hands before entering the refectory. Pigeons use it to cool their feathers, and you'll no doubt use it as a photo subject.

What’s included

Admission to the Cloister of Santa Maria Nuova
VR viewers for immersive visits
Downloadable Sicily: City Digital Audio Guide (English and Italian)

Where to go

Cathedral of Monreale

Piazza Guglielmo II 1

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