Chiesa di San Cataldo, Norman-Arab church in Piazza Bellini, Palermo, Italy
The church features three red domes atop a rectangular structure with exterior walls decorated by blind arches and fine crown moldings.
Built in 1154 for Admiral Maio of Bari during the reign of William I, the building served as a chapel within a grand palace complex.
The interior contains three naves separated by columns with repurposed capitals, leading to pointed arches that reflect Arab and Norman architectural elements.
Visitors can access the church daily from 10:00 to 14:00 and 14:30 to 18:00, with entry tickets costing 2.50 euros per person.
The floor displays intricate polychrome inlays made of marble and porphyry, while the altar bears engravings of a cross and evangelist symbols.
Location: Palermo
Inception: 1154
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture, Norman-Arab-Byzantine culture
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Part of: Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale
Address: Piazza Bellini 1, 90133 Palermo
Website: http://santosepolcrosicilia.it
GPS coordinates: 38.11472,13.36250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
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