castle
Palazzo dei Normanni (Palatine Chapel)
The oldest royal residence in Europe, housing Palermo's Palatine Chapel with its extraordinary gold-ground Byzantine mosaics.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Altavilla Milicia
Sicily, Italy · Europe
About Altavilla Milicia
Altavilla Milicia works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bagheria, 27km from Targa Florio Circuit (Madonie).
Altavilla Milicia is in Sicily, Italy, with about 5,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bagheria, about 6 km away.
Altavilla Milicia is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Palermo.
The Commune is named after the Hauteville family, Norman Settlers who conquered Sicily in the 11th century and later became the ruling dynasty of theRead more
island. The name Altavilla is an Italian translation of the French Hauteville. The feudal Barony and the Duchy of Altavilla later passed into the hands of the Adragna family.
One of the sights is the Sanctuary of the "Madonna della Milicia".
Altavilla Milicia borders the municipalities of Casteldaccia and Trabia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Altavilla Milicia?
Within an hour or so of Altavilla Milicia: Palazzo dei Normanni (Palatine Chapel) (19 km), Palermo Cathedral (19 km), Monreale Cathedral (23 km), Targa Florio Circuit (Madonie) (27 km).
Are there any good drives near Altavilla Milicia?
The nearest famous roads are Targa Florio Circuit (Madonie).
Where is Altavilla Milicia?
Altavilla Milicia is in Sicily, Italy, about 6 km from Bagheria.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,151
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Sicily
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 38.0380, 13.5495
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Altavilla Milicia
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Palermo Cathedral
A stylistic kaleidoscope of Arab-Norman, Gothic and Baroque dominating Sicily's vibrant capital.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Monreale Cathedral
A Norman cathedral above Palermo blazing with golden Byzantine mosaics, among Europe's greatest.
23 km · about 25 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
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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Cefalu
A charming Sicilian coastal town dominated by a massive rock promontory and a Norman cathedral with golden Byzantine mosaics.
41 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Altavilla Milicia
- 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.
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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