Monreale The Benedictine Cloister Paperback Guide and Pamphlet

Book is written in English but pamphlet is written in an Italian. Purchased at the Monreale gift shop in Sicily. Condition is good but not pristine. Pamphlet corners have some curling. Book is in much better shape. The Benedictine Cloister in Monreale The magnificent Benedictine Cloister in Monreale near Palermo is part of the Cathedral of Monreale, which is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sicily. The cloister was built in the 12th century in the Norman-Arab style, and it is one of the most important architectural and artistic treasures of the region. The columns are decorated with a series of beautifully crafted romanesque capitals depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments (see below). Monreale with its cathedral and adjoining cloister is a popular tourist destination in Sicily.