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10 Churches & Cathedrals in Cefalu That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cefalu, Italy including Duomo di Cefalu, Oratorio del Santissimo Sacramento, Chiesa del Purgatorio, Chiesa dell'Itria, Chiesa di Maria Santissima della Catena, Chiesa di San Leonardo, Chiesa di Santa Maria, Chiesa di San Nicola, Chiesa di Sant'Oliva, Chiesa dell'Immacolatella.
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1. Duomo di Cefalu
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4.5 based on 3,291 reviews
An amazing trip in the Beauty! Visit the Cathedral, explore the Itinerary with the Towers, the Roofs, the Treasure and the Canonical Cloister! Live the Beauty! • VISIT ITINERARIES ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED •
Reviewed By SallyF906 - Northampton, United Kingdom
Situated at the top of the Piazza Duomo, the cathedral was built in 1131 by King Roger II after he was saved from a storm at sea and safely landed in Cefalu. It is built in complex architectural style - Norman but carried out by Arab and Byzantine craftsmen. The facade is flanked by two large bell towers which can now be visited for a small fee - something I wish we had done. Entrance to the cathedral is free but you can also pay to get closer to the mosaics and to visit the cloister - worth the money. The entrance doorway is within three arches at the top of a flight of stone steps. The interior has 3 naves separated by columns made of granite and marble. The wooden ceiling has painted beams with an Islamic influence. High up in the apse is the most famous feature - the Byzantine mosaic Christ Pantocrator - this is stunning and definitely worth paying a few euros to get a more close up view. This work predates the mosaics in Monreale cathedral by 20 to 30 years. Surrounding this are mosaics of the Virgin Mary, Archangels and Apostles. You can now also visit the recently restored cloisters and you pass through several rooms before you reach this which are full of interesting paintings and religious artefacts.
2. Oratorio del Santissimo Sacramento
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Hhound
I’m not religious at all but the paintings inside this church are just glorious. The outside of the church is a beautiful square with lots of cafes etc, ideal for whiling away a few hours with a beer.
3. Chiesa del Purgatorio
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4.0 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By Lobstermountain - Utrecht, The Netherlands
The Chiesa del Purgatorio is a cute little church, as many places in cefalu very photogenic. Worth a stroll-by if you have the chance.
4. Chiesa dell'Itria
5. Chiesa di Maria Santissima della Catena
6. Chiesa di San Leonardo
7. Chiesa di Santa Maria
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3.0 based on 4 reviews
8. Chiesa di San Nicola
9. Chiesa di Sant'Oliva
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
10. Chiesa dell'Immacolatella
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
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