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Petralia Sottana

Sicily, Italy · Europe

About Petralia Sottana

Petralia Sottana is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Castellana Sicula, 27km from Targa Florio Circuit (Madonie).

Petralia Sottana is a town located in Sicily, Italy. With a population of 2,738, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Petralia Sottana 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 Petralia Sottana to your route.

About Petralia Sottana

Petralia Sottana (Sicilian: Pitralìa Suttana) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, in the island of Sicily, Southern Italy. The main characters in Emanuele Crialese's 2006 film of Sicilian immigration to America, Nuovomondo, come from the town of Petralia.

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Where is Petralia Sottana located?

Petralia Sottana is located in Sicily, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 37.8092 latitude, 14.0929 longitude.

What is the population of Petralia Sottana?

Petralia Sottana has a population of approximately 2,738 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,738
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
37.8092, 14.0929

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 Petralia Sottana

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Cefalu

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

26 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 min 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Villa Romana del Casale

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

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Petralia Sottana

  • 27 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.
  • 80 kmTorre del Filosofo (Etna Summit)The high-altitude viewpoint near Mount Etna's summit craters offering surreal volcanic landscapes and sweeping Sicilian panoramas.

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

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