Historic Churches of Sicily
Sicily’s religious landscape reflects a complex history of cultural fusion. This collection features UNESCO-listed Norman-Arab masterpieces like Monreale and Cefalù cathedrals, renowned for their expansive Byzantine mosaics. In Palermo, the Palatine Chapel and the Cathedral showcase a unique blend of Fatimid, Gothic, and Neoclassical styles. The list also highlights the island’s dramatic Baroque heritage in the Val di Noto, seen in the golden limestone facades of Noto and Modica, alongside the ancient Greek temple foundations of the Syracuse Cathedral and the modern pilgrimage site of Madonna delle Lacrime.
A Monreale Cathedral
Monreale Cathedral is a Catholic church in Monreale, Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy.
B Palatine Chapel
The Palatine Chapel is the royal chapel of the Norman Palace in Palermo, Sicily.
C Palermo Cathedral
UNESCO World Heritage cathedral and archiepiscopal seat featuring a blend of architectural styles from Norman to Neoclassical. It houses royal and imperial tombs alongside a historical astronomical meridian line.
D Cefalù Cathedral
The Cathedral of Cefalù is a Roman Catholic basilica in Cefalù, Sicily.
E Noto Cathedral
Noto Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Noto in Sicily, Italy.
F Messina Cathedral
Messina Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Messina, Sicily.
G Cathedral of San Giorgio
The Duomo of San Giorgio is a Baroque church in Modica, Ragusa, Sicily, Italy.
H Catania Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Agatha, usually known as the Catania Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Catania, Sicily,…
I Cathedral of Syracuse
The Cathedral of Syracuse, formally the Cattedrale metropolitana della Natività di Maria Santissima, is an ancient Catholic church in…
J Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio
The Church of St. Mary of the Admiral, also called Martorana, is the seat of the Parish of San Nicolò dei Greci, overlooking the Piazza…
K Church of the Gesù
Historic Baroque Roman Catholic church notable for its architectural and artistic interior and religious significance.
L Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti
San Giovanni degli Eremiti is an ancient former monastic church located on Via Benedettini #19 in the ancient quarter of Albergaria of the…
M Church of San Cataldo
The Church of San Cataldo is a Catholic church located at Piazza Bellini, in central Palermo, Sicily, Italy.
N Madonna delle Lacrime Sanctuary
Modern conical pilgrimage church and minor basilica built to commemorate a 1953 event where a plaster effigy of the Virgin Mary reportedly wept human tears. The concrete structure stands 103 meters tall and is the largest pilgrimage church of its kind in the region.
O Benedictine Monastery of Catania
Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, this monastery is a must-see! Visit the church, ancient Roman house and the museum of art, too.
P Cathedral of Taormina
This medieval church may seem simple in structure at first, but be sure to stop by and explore its beautiful decorations.
Q Chiesa Matrice, Erice
The Chiesa Matrice is a church in Erice, Sicily, southern Italy. It dates back the beginning of the 14th century and is built in the shape…
R Trapani Cathedral
Trapani Cathedral, otherwise the Basilica of St. Lawrence the Martyr is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trapani, dedicated to…
S Church of Saint Catherine
Santa Caterina d'Alessandria or Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a Roman Catholic church with a main facade on Piazza Bellini, and a…
T San Gerlando Cathedral
Agrigento Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Agrigento, Sicily, dedicated to Saint Gerland.
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