Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio (La Martorana)
Palermo, Italy
This 12th-century Byzantine church is famous for its stunning mosaics depicting Christ, saints, and biblical scenes, rare in Sicily.
Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, known as La Martorana, is a 12th-century Byzantine church famous for its extraordinary mosaics. Founded by Admiral George of Antioch, it features a Baroque facade added later. The interior captivates with Byzantine mosaics depicting Christ, saints, and biblical scenes. It is one of the most beautiful examples of mosaic art in Sicily. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Visit time: 40 min
- Opening hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–18:30 · Sun 13:00–18:30 (from OpenStreetMap — check before you go)
How long does it take to visit Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio (La Martorana)?
Plan about 40 min.
Nearby
- Teatro Bellini — 30 m
- Chiesa di San Cataldo — 40 m
- Chiesa di Santa Caterina — 90 m
- Piazza Pretoria — 110 m
- Fontana Pretoria — 110 m
- Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini — 140 m
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