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Posted by Ormina Tours Nov 07, 2020
La Martorana and San Cataldo – two 12th Century Norman-built churches sidePhoto By Erik Törner
La Martorana and San Cataldo – two 12th Century Norman-built churches side Photo By Erik Törner
