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A charming Sicilian coastal town dominated by a massive rock promontory and a Norman cathedral with golden Byzantine mosaics.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Sicily, Italy · Europe
Pettineo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Reitano, 42km from Targa Florio Circuit (Madonie).
Pettineo is a town located in Sicily, Italy. With a population of 1,362, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pettineo 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 Pettineo to your route.
Pettineo (Sicilian: Pittineu) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) east of Palermo and about 110 kilometres (68 mi) west of Messina.
Pettineo is a restored medieval city, situated on a hilltop with a view of the Tyrrhenian SeaRead more
(Mar Tirreno), In the center, are the ruins of a Norman-era castle, and on the outskirts, there is a Franciscan convent. Most employment is agricultural, with fields and olive groves surrounding the town.
There are notable architectural elements such as the Duomo, medieval outdoor ovens, and a public washing area.
Holy Week is marked with colorful processions on Good Friday and on Pascha, with the entire community engaged.
Roads are cobbled and narrow, and generally devoid of vehicular traffic.
Among area attractions are the valley of Tusa with monumental sculptures commemorating the landing of Allied paratroopers, during World War II.
Pettineo borders the following municipalities: Castel di Lucio, Mistretta, Motta d'Affermo, Reitano, San Mauro Castelverde, Tusa.
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Pettineo is located in Sicily, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 37.9679 latitude, 14.2912 longitude.
Pettineo has a population of approximately 1,362 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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landmark
A charming Sicilian coastal town dominated by a massive rock promontory and a Norman cathedral with golden Byzantine mosaics.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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