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Church of San Cataldo vs Norman Palace

Church of San Cataldo and Palazzo dei Normanni e Cappella Palatina are both endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Palazzo dei Normanni e Cappella Palatina scores significantly better than Church of San Cataldo. Palazzo dei Normanni e Cappella Palatina is ranked #1 in Palermo with accolades from 6 reviewers like Frommer's, Fodor's and Atlas Obscura.

Church of San Cataldo
Church of San Cataldo
8 / 10
Piazza Bellini, Palermo, Sicily
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Three striking Saracenic scarlet domes mark this church, built in 1154 during the Norman occupation of Palermo." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The church of San Cataldo and its neighbor, La Martorana, both overlook the Piazza Bellini but offer contrasting experiences." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The sparsely decorated interior is divided into three naves, which are separated by Ancient columns retrieved from other monuments." Full review
Norman Palace
Norman Palace
9 / 10
Piazza Indipendenza, Palermo, Sicily
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The Cappella Palatina... a dazzling example of the harmony of artistic elements produced under the Normans." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The chapel glitters with stunning gold mosaics, its aesthetic harmony further enhanced by the inlaid marble floors and wooden muqarnas ceiling." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Royal Palace or Palazzo dei Normanni is located at the exact centre of the first urban site. Its first foundations date from the 9C at a time of Arab rule. " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The chapel of the Royal Palace, or Palazzo dei Normanni, is a magnificent achievement, built by Roger II between 1130 and 1143." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Palermo's Norman Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been a seat of power in Sicily for centuries." Full review
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