Palmi Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, is the main church of the town and co-cathedral of the diocese of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi. It stands in the civic centre rather than in a museum-like old quarter, which makes it feel woven into daily life.
The cathedral is worth a look before heading down to the coast or up to Monte Sant'Elia. It gives Palmi a formal centre, and during religious festivals the surrounding streets become part of the town's ceremonial route.