Martorana Church (Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio), Palermo

The Talented Mr. Ripley · Filming location

Martorana Church (Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio), Palermo

In the story · Peter's choir rehearsal ('Venice')

A real filming location, standing in for a church in Venice. Peter Smith-Kingsley, an English musician who becomes Tom's close friend late in the story, rehearses the Stabat Mater with a choir in this Arab-Norman church covered in golden mosaics.

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Stand under the dome and frame the golden mosaic of Christ surrounded by angels.

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Getting there

  • Address: Piazza Bellini 3, 90133 Palermo
Transport
About 3 minutes on foot from the Quattro Canti crossroads. From Naples, Palermo is about 1 hour by plane or a night ferry away.
Opening days
Closed: Sunday You can always see it from outside.Holidays and special closures: check the official website.
Access
Entrance fee; it is also a working church. Check opening hours before you go.
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Sources found on October 17, 2026.

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  • The real filming location
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Every place checked against public sources

Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides

We always say if it is:

  • The real filming location
  • A place standing in for it
  • Inspired by the story
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