Petralia Sottana
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Cefalù and Madonie
Petralia Sottana is a small village with a typically medieval urban layout: narrow alleys, stairways and underpasses characterize the upper area of the village, home to the oldest districts.
Once there was only one Petralia: ancient Petra, founded by Sicani and called "Batarliah" by the Arabs. It was the Normans who built a castle around which the village of "sotto" developed, thus separating the community of Petralia into two sister cities: Sottana and Soprana. Petralia Sottana reached the peak of its splendor under the baronies of the Ventimiglia, Moncada, Cardona and Alvarez de Toledo families. Monuments, works of art and an authentic sculptural heritage bear witness to its history.
Once there was only one Petralia: ancient Petra, founded by Sicani and called "Batarliah" by the Arabs. It was the Normans who built a castle around which the village of "sotto" developed, thus separating the community of Petralia into two sister cities: Sottana and Soprana. Petralia Sottana reached the peak of its splendor under the baronies of the Ventimiglia, Moncada, Cardona and Alvarez de Toledo families. Monuments, works of art and an authentic sculptural heritage bear witness to its history.
Things to do
Tour, Experience, Tastings,...
Madonie Park Private E-Bike Tour
Spend a full day in nature with a private e-bike tour around Madonie Park. Discover the medieval villages of Petralia Sottana and Soprana as you cycle through them and take short hiking breaks.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Petralia Sottana
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
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Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Petralia Sottana
Where to stay
Via Generale di Maria, 27
Petralia Sottana PA
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Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Petralia Sottana . The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Petralia Soprana
Cefalù and Madonie
Castellana Sicula
Cefalù and Madonie
Blufi
Cefalù and Madonie
Bompietro
Cefalù and Madonie
Geraci Siculo
Cefalù and Madonie
Polizzi Generosa
Cefalù and Madonie