Monreale
Monreale is a city in Sicily in southern Italy. Monreale is in the Metropolitan City of Palermo. About 39,000 people live there. It is 7 km southwest of Palermo on the slope of Monte Caputo. It is home to Monreale Cathedral.
Comune di Monreale | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Frazioni | Aquino, Borgo Fraccia, Borgo Schirò, Cicio di Monreale, Giacalone, Grisì, Monte Caputo, Pietra, Pioppo, Poggio San Francesco, San Martino delle Scale, Sirignano, Sparacia, Tagliavia, Villaciambra |
Government | |
• Mayor | Alberto Arcidiacono |
Area | |
• Total | 530.18 km2 (204.70 sq mi) |
Elevation | 310 m (1,020 ft) |
Population (31 October 2017) | |
• Total | 39,032 |
• Density | 73.6203/km2 (190.676/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 90046 |
Patron saint | St. Castrensis |
Saint day | 11 February |
Website | Official website |
Monreale Media
William II offering the Monreale Cathedral to the Virgin Mary, in the cathedral.