Whether or not you get to mountain or beach, you really shouldn't miss Sicily's most extraordinary medieval mosaics in the cathedral at
MONREALE
(Royal Mountain). This small hill-town, 8km southwest of Palermo, commands unsurpassed views down the Conca d'Oro Valley, with the capital shimmering in the distant bay. Bus #309 or #389 runs frequently from Piazza dell'Indipendenza, and the journey up the valley takes twenty minutes. Monreale's Norman
Duomo
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The hotel has 30 rooms with central heating, air conditioning, telephone, private bathroom with shower. Most rooms have a balcony or a panoramic terrace, solarium, free parking. Park Hotel Carrubella is situated in Monreale, 800 metres from the centre town and the Cathedral. You can easily reach by ... [More]