Monreale (Sicilian: Murriali)'s a town and comune in the province of Palermo, in Sicily, Italy, on the slope of Monte Caputo, overlooking the very fertile valley called "La Conca d'oro" (the Golden Shell), famed for its orange, olive and almond trees, the produce of which's exported in large quantities. The town has a population of approximately 30,000, and it's located 15 km (12 mi) south of Palermo. History After the occupation of Palermo by the Arabs in 831 the Bishop of Palermo was forced t… (More on Monreale)