Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel

About

Masterpiece of Arab-Norman architecture, dazzles with gold mosaics

Why go

• Dazzles with gold mosaics
• One of sicily’s most breathtaking interiors
• A masterpiece built on coexistence rather than conquest

Must try

• See the arab-norman-byzantine mosaics
• Marvel at the muqarnas honeycomb ceiling
• Admire the intricate wooden ceiling
• See the christ pantocrator mosaic
• Explore the royal apartments

Pro tips

• Spend 2 hours at this historic palace and chapel
• Buy tickets online to avoid queues
• Check for holy mass on sunday mornings

Good to know

• Royal apartments may be closed
• Pay to use the toilet inside

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (11232 reviews)

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