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Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana) vs Church of San Cataldo
Both are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio ranks slightly better than Church of San Cataldo. Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio scores 85 with recommendations from 3 publications including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Piazza Bellini 3, Palermo, Sicily
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"Distinguished by an elegant Norman campanile, this church was erected in 1143 but had its interior altered considerably during the Baroque period."
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3 Stars
"The Byzantine mosaics brighten the interior and make it one of the most beautiful churches in Palermo."
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Church of San Cataldo
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Piazza Bellini, Palermo, Sicily
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"Three striking Saracenic scarlet domes mark this church, built in 1154 during the Norman occupation of Palermo."
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"The church of San Cataldo and its neighbor, La Martorana, both overlook the Piazza Bellini but offer contrasting experiences."
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2 Stars
"The sparsely decorated interior is divided into three naves, which are separated by Ancient columns retrieved from other monuments."
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"These two Norman churches stand side by side, separated by a little tropical garden...the red domes and the lacy crenellation around the tops of the walls are decidedly Moorish"
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