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The Norman church Chiesa della Martorana (Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio) was founded in 1141 by George of Antioch and later renamed Chiesa della Martorana for Eloisa Martorana, who founded a nearby Benedictine convent.
The beautifully preserved 12th-century Byzantine church is the seat of the parish of San Nicolò dei Greci and is famous for its breathtaking interiors featuring stunning gold mosaics and frescoes on the ceiling. The cathedral also features a variety of architectural elements that highlight the different cultural influences over the centuries and is right next to the tiny Chiesa di San Cataldo with red Moorish domes and a stone interior dating back to the Middle Ages.
Piazza Bellini, 3, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy, Phone: +3934-58-28-82-31
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