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Monreale Cathedral – Cathedral (Monreale) 15📷 Derbrauni, CC BY 4.0
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Monreale Cathedral

Monreale, Italy

History

A Norman cathedral whose walls are covered in gold mosaics, with a cloister of carved twin columns. The terrace behind looks over Palermo’s Conca d’Oro.

Nearest town
Monreale, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
38.0820, 13.2920
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Parcheggio Auto CamperMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Monreale Cathedral
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Parking GiottoMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Monreale Cathedral · 50 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • IDEA VACANZE -PALERMOMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Monreale Cathedral · 100 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Camping degli uliviCampsite
    13 km from Monreale Cathedral
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • La Playa CampingCampsite
    13 km from Monreale Cathedral · 80 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowed
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  • Campeggio OlimpoCampsite
    21 km from Monreale Cathedral · 46 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowed
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All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Monreale Cathedral?

Monreale Cathedral is in Monreale, Italy, at GPS 38.0820, 13.2920. It is about 7 km from Palermo.

Can you camp near Monreale Cathedral?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parcheggio Auto Camper, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Monreale Cathedral?

Monreale Cathedral is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Western Sicily: Segesta, Erice and the salt pans.

What is there to see near Monreale Cathedral?

Places worth a stop nearby: Zingaro nature reserve (42 km), Tonnara di Scopello (43 km), Segesta (43 km) and Piano Battaglia (68 km).

When is the best time to visit Monreale Cathedral?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)