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Montelepre

Sicily, Italy · Europe

About Montelepre

Montelepre is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Carini, 31km from Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve.

Montelepre is a town located in Sicily, Italy. With a population of 4,811, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Montelepre sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Montelepre to your route.

About Montelepre

Montelepre (Italian pronunciation: [monteˈleːpre]; Sicilian: Muncilebbri) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. It is known for having been the native city of Sicilian bandit Salvatore Giuliano, of architect Rosario Candela, as well as the ancestral homeland of the American singer,

Read more actor, and congressman Sonny Bono, whose father Santo Bono was born in the town.

Read more on Wikipedia

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Montelepre offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Montelepre located?

Montelepre is located in Sicily, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 38.0903 latitude, 13.1752 longitude.

What is the population of Montelepre?

Montelepre has a population of approximately 4,811 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
4,811
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
38.0903, 13.1752

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Montelepre

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Monreale Cathedral

A Norman cathedral above Palermo blazing with golden Byzantine mosaics, among Europe's greatest.

10 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Palazzo dei Normanni (Palatine Chapel)

The oldest royal residence in Europe, housing Palermo's Palatine Chapel with its extraordinary gold-ground Byzantine mosaics.

16 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Palermo Cathedral

A stylistic kaleidoscope of Arab-Norman, Gothic and Baroque dominating Sicily's vibrant capital.

16 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve

Sicily's first nature reserve, a wild coastal path linking pebbly coves of crystal water near San Vito.

31 km · about 35 min drive

photogenic

Tonnara di Scopello

Ancient tuna fishery on a cove guarded by faraglioni sea stacks and crumbling watchtowers, in use from the 13th century until the 1980s. The anchor-strewn terraces above gin-clear water are one of Sicily's most painted and filmed corners.

31 km · about 35 min drive

beach

San Vito Lo Capo

Arc of white sand and shallow turquoise water beneath the bare pyramid of Monte Monaco, at the end of a dead-end road past the Zingaro reserve. Hosts the Cous Cous Fest each September: a legacy of Sicily's Arab kitchen.

40 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Erice

A misty medieval hilltop town above Trapani, reached by cable car or hairpin road with sweeping coast views.

52 km · about 60 min drive

famous road

Targa Florio Circuit (Madonie)

The public mountain roads near Cerda in Sicily that hosted the world's oldest road race from 1906 to 1977; the old Floriopoli pits still stand and the 72 km Piccolo Circuito remains driveable today.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Montelepre

  • 52 kmEriceA misty medieval hilltop town above Trapani, reached by cable car or hairpin road with sweeping coast views.
  • 59 kmTarga Florio Circuit (Madonie)The public mountain roads near Cerda in Sicily that hosted the world's oldest road race from 1906 to 1977; the old Floriopoli pits still stand and the 72 km Piccolo Circuito remains driveable today.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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