Chiesa di Santa Maria della Catena

This Gothic-Catalan style church near the Cala waterfront is one of Palermo's more distinctive religious landmarks, tied to a local legend about a 'miracle of the chain.' The architecture alone sets it apart from the city's more baroque churches, blending Spanish Gothic influences that reflect Palermo's layered history under Aragonese rule. Worth stepping inside to see the sculptural details including evangelists and angels.