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Church of Saint Cataldo

Catholic church · Palermo ·

Church of Saint Cataldo

Catholic church · Palermo ·
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"The church of San Cataldo and its neighbor, La Martorana, both overlook the Piazza Bellini but offer contrasting experiences. San Cataldo is modest on the outside, and its interior remains unfinished more than 850 years after its construction—but it is no less beautiful for that. La Martorana (also known as Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio), on the other hand, is one of Palermo's greatest remaining churches from the Middle Ages. The elaborate mosaics that decorate its interior are thought to have been created by the same artisans who created the Palatine Chapel."

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Arab-Norman architecture, serene ambiance, UNESCO site

unfinished interior
opus sectile floor
simplistic beauty
cash only
peaceful church
arab style domes
norman architecture
arabic influence
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Arab-Norman architecture, serene ambiance, UNESCO site

unfinished interior
opus sectile floor
simplistic beauty
cash only
peaceful church
arab style domes
norman architecture
arabic influence
Google Rating
4.4 (1.7K)
Featured in Afar
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Piazza Bellini, 1, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy Get directions

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