Cathedral Monreale

Monreale Cathedral was built from 1174 to 1185. It was commissioned by William II (1154-89), the Norman ruler of Sicily, who wished to demonstrate the magnificence of his kingdom and outdo the splendid Palatine Chapel built by his grandfather, Roger II. The project employed both Sicilian and Byzantine craftsmen, resulting in a magnificent fusion of eastern and western influences.



Site Information
Names: Duomo di Monreale · Monreale Cathedral · Monreale Duomo
Categories: cathedrals
Styles: Romanesque
Dedication: Virgin Mary
Dates: 1174-85
Status: active
Visitor and Contact Information
Coordinates: 38.082120° N, 13.292470° E
Address: Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
Monreale, Italy
Phone: Church: 091 640 4413; Cloister: 091 640 4403
Hours: Cathedral: Daily 8am-6pm
Cloister: Mon-Sat 9am-noon, 5:30-7:30pm; Sun and holidays 9am-1:30pm
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(taken from Monreale Cathedral.com)