Day 10: Palermo and Monreale

Monreale Sicily

Today, we took a day trip to Monreale, a small village about an hour outside of Palermo by bus. The highlight was the Norman Cathedral, built in the 1100s and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its unique architecture, with a distinctly Arab influence, sets it apart, and the interior is adorned with breathtaking mosaics that left us in awe.

Monreale Cathedral
Even the back side of the cathedral is beautiful

You can climb to the top of the cathedral for a spectacular view

The cathedral also has pretty cloisters

We had an excellent meal at Taverna del Pavone, and the restaurant staff was so kind to us, giving us recommendations about the town and helping me with my Italian.

Different Italian meats and cheeses with delicious bread and home made marmalade
Jim and I both agree these are the best french fries we’ve had anywhere in the world. And I can’t get enough of the grilled vegetables here. Yum!
Almond praline ice cream pie with chocolate and cinnamon. Soooo delicious.
Jim liked his lemon sorbet

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