Patti Cathedral, Patti, Italy

Patti Cathedral is the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Patti. The Norman age cathedral was rebuilt almost entirely after 1693 earthquake, but the bell tower dates from 1588.

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Philip Buzzanca (4 months ago)
Beautiful church and had 2 extremely nice people try to help me find if my grandmother stayed there in 1900 in the convent.

Fabrizio Pivari (7 months ago)
Nice facade. Inside, not easy to find, is the tomb of Queen Adelasia

Anna Chisari (7 months ago)
To get there you climb several stone stairs from the center to the cathedral, but once you reach the top you enter a large square overlooking the mountains and the sea, with a view of the Aeolian islands. The show leaves you breathless, wonderful. Unfortunately the church was closed but the exterior is truly impressive. Absolutely worth visiting

Salvo Tux (2 years ago)
The Swabian-Federician facade is beautiful with lava decoration which, together with the white marble inserts of the frames and the lattice, create a particular chromatic effect.

Francesco Buzzetta (2 years ago)
Due to the destruction caused by earthquakes and the renovations, the cathedral appears rather sparse. Without a doubt its historical value is of the first order, but very little remains of the Norman splendor. Its maintenance is also disappointing

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