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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 St. Cataldo
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Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Piazza Bellini, Palermo, Sicily
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Fodor's "Three striking Saracenic scarlet domes mark this church, built in 1154 during the Norman occupation of Palermo." Full review
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 2 Stars
"The sparsely decorated interior is divided into three naves, which are separated by Ancient columns retrieved from other monuments." Full review
Frommer's "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" Full review
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Atlas Obscura
Piazza Indipendenza, Palermo, Sicily
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Fodor's "The Cappella Palatina... a dazzling example of the harmony of artistic elements produced under the Normans." Full review
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 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 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 "Palermo's Norman Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been a seat of power in Sicily for centuries." Full review
Frommer's "The Spanish viceroys took up residence in the palace in 1555, and today most of the vast maze of rooms and grand halls houses the seat of Sicily’s semiautonomous regional government." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Every inch of this chapel is covered in craftsmanship from across the world. " Full review
