Petralia Sottana

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Petralia Sottana

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.

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.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in Petralia Sottana Click here

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

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Petralia Sottana

Spite House in Petralia Sottana
In Petralia Sottana there is one of the most curious buildings in the world, the House of Spite, also known as "Casa du Currivu".
Legend Sanctuary Madonna dell'Alto
The place where the Sanctuary of the Madonna dell'Alto stands, the highest in Europe, is linked to a popular legend.
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