What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: PA - 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.
What is the best time to visit Petralia Sottana ?
Petralia Sottana can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Petralia Sottana during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
Church of Saints Marco and Biagio in Petralia Sottana
Murals of the Moon in Petralia Spttana
Belvedere at the Cross in Petralia Sottana
Church of Santa Maria della Fontana in Petralia Sottana
Urban Geological Path in Petralia Sottana
Ethno - Anthropological Petralese Museum
Church of San Francesco in Petralia Sottana
Church of Misericordia in Petralia Sottana
Oratory of the Rosary in Petralia Sottana
Mother Church of Petralia Sottana
Church of the Monte di Pietà in Petralia Sottana
Church of the Holy Trinity in Petralia Sottana
Sanctuary of Madonna dell'Alto in Petralia Sottana
Hydroelectric Plant in Petralia Sottana
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Petralia Sottana
Feast of San Giuseppe in Petralia Sottana
March 2025
Easter in Petralia Sottana
Apr 2025
Infiorata del Corpus Domini a Petralia Sottana
Jun 2025
Feast of San Calogero in Petralia Sottana
Jun 2025
Feast of the Madonna dell'Alto in Petralia Sottana
Aug 2025
Pantomime dance of the Cordella in Petralia Sottana
Aug 2025
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.
To view a list of business activity within tourism in Petralia Sottana Click here
