Petralia Sottana Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip to the historic hill town in Sicily
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Latest page update: 15 May 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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The village of Petralia Sottana is an official comune situated within the Metropolitan City of Palermo province in Sicily and has a population of around 2,500 residents.
The second part of the name of the village, Sottana means "lower" as it's slightly down the hill from near neighbour Petralia Soprana with Soprana meaning "upper". |
Province: Metropolitan City of Palermo
Region: Sicily Population: 2,415 (in 2024 - source) Size: 178 km² Elevation: 1,039 metres Close by: Gangi, Madonie Regional Nature Park, Geraci Siculo Recommended accommodation: Hotel Residenza Petra |
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