Religion in Palermo

Discover 3 places to experience unusual religion in Palermo.

The interior.

The Martorana

This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.

The Arabic inscription, which contains a verse from the Quran.

Arabic Inscription of Palermo Cathedral

Why a column on the entrance is inscribed with a verse from the Quran is one of Sicily's many mysteries.

Palazzo Chiaramonte graffiti.

Palazzo Chiaramonte

Haunting graffiti left by prisoners of the Spanish Inquisition.

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