norman cathedral of monreale
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norman cathedral of monreale印象
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No words can adequately describe this place - you've just got to see it. Fortunately, it's fairly easy to get to. City buses to & from Piazza Indipendenza run every hour or so - €1.40 each way.
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There are no words to describe such a unique place. A Norman-Arab-Byzantine church perfectly kept with all the mosaic decoration perfectly kept and shining. You won't see something so unique and perfectly kept anywhere else in the world. Not even in Istanbul where all the remaining mosaics are never in good shape. Art lovers from all the world, go to Monreale and enjoy.
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this church is amazing and has to be visited. But I am very disappointed with the opening times (they close more than 2 hrs for lunchtime with a huge quantity of tourists waiting outside). The nextdoor cloister of the Benedettini is beautiful but 6eur price to get in is too much when they did not even have a brochure o simply professional staff: the ladies at the ticket office treat tourists so badly and they should be not working there at all. The worst part is the bus schedule operated by Palermo city council transport company: every 1h30min and packed !!! Shame on Italy on how tourists are treated
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It's free to get in the main Cathedral (which is still a working cathedral), but you pay extra (usually 2.5 Euros for each of the three extra bits).Two reasons to visit in the late morning:The better the natural light, the easier it is to see the artwork on the very high ceilings (very small Norman windows, and it was overcast in the afternoon when I visited - afternoon visits start at 3.30pm when the light is already fading).I paid 2.50 Euros a pop to visit the Roof, and the Treasury area - there's a third area you can pay to visit too (no idea what it is) but it is shut in the afternoons!It's just all over STUNNING. My suggestion is that you look it up on the internet - and then be prepared to be bowled over by how much better it is in reality.Roof - the views from the roof are exceptional - BUT there are reasons why you might not want to go up to the roof:Vertigo - oh yes, really really high, and not the most solid-looking barriers (they are safe, just look a little flimsy....).Claustrophobia - the higher you get, the narrower the passages and walkways become.You are TALL and can't walk bent over - the higher you get the lower the ceilings become (my assumption is that the passageways were originally archers' walkways and they were short in those days).Poor mobility / stability - the higher you get, the steeper and narrower the steps, and as you get very near the top of the roof they are very slippy too (I had to come down one flight on my bottom a step at a time as I was worried about losing my step) - in the rain these stone steps become lethally slippy (it started raining heavily just as I got to the top of the roof.....).Other: the view of Palermo as you drive up the hill to Monreale is stunning too - Sicily is an exceptionally beautiful island......
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Magnificent late Norman architecture built by William II is a mosaic masterpiece. The imagery depicted blends the artistic influences of Greek, Roman, Catholic and Arabic reflecting the multi-layered history of Sicily. While very large the cathedral attracts large crowds and can get very busy. It's best to plan your visit for off-peak hours.Tip: The cathedral closes over the lunch hour and seems to be busiest right after that so it's best to plan on a morning visit to avoid the largest crowds.
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The Cathedral of Monreale is part of a beautiful complex built by William II in the second half of the 12th century. It is a beautiful example of purely Norman architecture. The interior is absolutely beautiful with gold mosaics covering most of the surface. Looking down the nave, large marble columns from Roman sources divide the basilica into three aisles. At the end, the large mosaic of Christ Pantocrator casts a stern view on the observer. The cloisters are also beautiful - a reminder of the expansive gardens that once surrounded the complex. Budget most of a day here if you are able.
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if you go to Palermo you must go here, to appreciate one of the eldest cathedrals in Sicily. The decoration, work, details and architecture are amazing.
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This is a well-worn destination, close to Palermo and widely documented and discussed. Yet, if you set aside some quality time (go slowly, dwell in the various alcoves), the effort to visit is well worth it. Hopefully, you will have an appreciative guide and enough time to do more than a photo op.
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Do not miss this.It is stunning with ctaftmanship works of art.I have been twice and still find it breathtaking.If there are a few of you,it,s worth paying for a taxi to get there and back. Make the effort.
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What a stunning cathedral! The mosaics are breathtaking. They are Byzantine mosaics, and depict stories from the bible in beautiful shiny gold detail. Some of the mosaic areas were made by Arabs which is apparently similar to the mosaics displayed in mosques. Beautiful Norman style art. Awesome roof with gold detail. Due to no entrance fee I would definitely recommend a visit.