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Nicosia

Sicily, Italy · Europe

About Nicosia

Nicosia is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sperlinga, 53km from Mount Etna.

Nicosia is a town located in Sicily, Italy. With a population of 10,174, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nicosia 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 Nicosia to your route.

About Nicosia

Santissimo Salvatore (Holiest Savior) is a Roman Catholic church located in a rocky hilltop above the town of Nicosia, in the province of Enna, region of Sicily, Italy.

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Where is Nicosia located?

Nicosia is located in Sicily, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 37.7475 latitude, 14.3922 longitude.

What is the population of Nicosia?

Nicosia has a population of approximately 10,174 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
10,174
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
37.7475, 14.3922

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 Nicosia

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Autodromo di Pergusa

Sicily's fastest circuit, a near-5 km ring wrapped around Lake Pergusa in the island's mythic heart. Once hosted non-championship F1 races won by the likes of Brabham and Fittipaldi.

27 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Villa Romana del Casale

A luxurious Roman villa near Piazza Armerina with the world's richest collection of ancient mosaics.

43 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Targa Florio Museum

Small museum in the Madonie hill town of Collesano honouring the Targa Florio, the world's oldest road race, run on these mountain roads from 1906. Photos, cars and memorabilia of racing legends.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Cefalu

A charming Sicilian coastal town dominated by a massive rock promontory and a Norman cathedral with golden Byzantine mosaics.

46 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Mount Etna

Europe's tallest and most active volcano, rising 3,357 meters above eastern Sicily with frequent dramatic eruptions.

53 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Torre del Filosofo (Etna Summit)

The high-altitude viewpoint near Mount Etna's summit craters offering surreal volcanic landscapes and sweeping Sicilian panoramas.

53 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.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Nicosia

  • 53 kmTorre del Filosofo (Etna Summit)The high-altitude viewpoint near Mount Etna's summit craters offering surreal volcanic landscapes and sweeping Sicilian panoramas.
  • 54 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Nicosia.

Sperlinga

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 600

Nissoria

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 2,969

Leonforte

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 13,781

Cerami

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 1,995

Gagliano Castelferrato

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 3,427

Capizzi

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 3,182

Assoro

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 3,958

Agira

🇮🇹 Italy

15 km awayPop. 7,627

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