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Teatro Massimo vs Church of San Cataldo
Church of San Cataldo and Teatro Massimo are both rated highly by professionals. Overall, Teatro Massimo is preferred by most reviewers compared to Church of San Cataldo. Teatro Massimo comes in at 88 with positive reviews from 5 reviewers like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
Teatro Massimo
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, 90138 Palermo, Sicily
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"Construction of this formidable Neoclassical theater, the largest in Italy, was started in 1875 by Giovanni Battista Basile."
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"The neo-classical Teatro Massimo has loomed large in the opera, ballet, and classical music scene since opening in 1897."
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2 Stars
"The statue of Giuseppe Verdi watches over one of the greatest temples dedicated to lyric music. It was built by Giovanni Batista Basile and his son in around 1875."
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"There is a reason why the Teatro Massimo was the final scene for The Godfather III."
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Church of San Cataldo
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
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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