This was a highlight of Palermo. A short Public bus ride from Piazza Independence will drop you off right in front of Monreale. The sheer majestry of its architecture, along with the incredible tapestry of multi colored mosaics - apparently the most extensive array in all of Italy - is breathtaking. I found my neck getting sore as a gazed... more

There's not much around the hotels except typical italian roads (no paths and fast cars). It cost us 60 Euro taxi from the airport too - expensive considering it was only 25-30 minute ride. After arriving quite late at the hotel (about 11 at night) we had a warm reception by the hotel desk staff who politely directed us to... more