The church of the Martorana is an astonishing well-preserved example of Medieval church in Palermo.
The church of the Martorana, also known as the Chiesa di Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, is simply jaw-dropping spectacular. In the heart of Palermo, facing the Church of San Cataldo, this small church is a must see when visiting this city. Don’t get fooled from the plain exterior, what you are preparing to experience inside will be breathtaking.
For those who love the pompousness of Byzantine style the interior of this church will be extraordinary. It is rich in artwork and mosaics- gold is everywhere! Built in 1143 from Giorgio Antiocheno, – the norman King Ruggero’s great Admiral (from here the name of the church ‘ammiraglio’) – it passed through several owners throughout the years. The multiplicity of styles represented in this church are part of its beauty, as in each century it was enriched with more artistic and cultural details.
Admission Fee: €2.00 Full/ €1.00 reduced
Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 8.30 -13.00 and 15.30-17.30 / Sunday 8.30- 13.00
Address: Piazza Bellini, 3 Palermo
I am going to be in Palermo and wish to visit the cathedral and the Martorana church between 26-29 December.
May I know the schedule for visitors in these days? thank you
I have a group of Vips from Tel Aviv University. They will visit the cathedral on 11th Oct at 3:3 PM. Please let me know how to buy entrance tickets in advance for 25 participants and if Prof from the University can guide the group to the cathedral.
Thanks
Dr. Erga Shneuron
The opening hours you give for Church of the Martorana are inaccurate, as of Wed 29 June
My husband and I will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary and would like to renew our vows. We will have a wedding party of about 30 to attend.
The date for the renewal would be. 6/10/2023. Is this something you could accommodate ?
The opening times you have are incorrect ,I don’t know where you got them from .I am in palermo and have not been able to see this church yet due to a wedding on one day and on Sunday it is only open for devotions not tourists ( according to the sign on the door and I quote )
Divinised Liturgia
Da martedi a sabato ore 9.00
Dominica ore. 11.oo
Visite Turisti
da martedi a sanatorium 10.00- 1300
So that’s what it says on the doors and that’s what probably happens now I don’t know if you go in during devotions would you be removed. ,but if your given times then as a tourist that’s what you should follow
Is the church open on a Sunday if so what are the opening times Thanks
To say mosaics of the 12th century are pompous reveals little appreciation of religious and cultural history.