Monreale — cathedral with mosaics and a view over the Conca d'Oro

About 8 km from Palermo, Monreale is known for its cathedral with one of the largest surviving cycles of 12th-century mosaics. Golden mosaics cover almost the entire interior of the church, while from the terraces and surrounding viewpoints there are views over the Conca d'Oro valley and Palermo all the way to the sea. It is one of the most important day trips from Palermo.