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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
Teatro Massimo
8 / 10
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, 90138 Palermo, Sicily
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Construction of this formidable Neoclassical theater, the largest in Italy, was started in 1875 by Giovanni Battista Basile." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The neo-classical Teatro Massimo has loomed large in the opera, ballet, and classical music scene since opening in 1897." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
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." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"There is a reason why the Teatro Massimo was the final scene for The Godfather III." Full review
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