Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
north-central Sicily, full of picturesque stone houses and curling wrought-iron balconies
brimming with geraniums. It's also the highest village in the Madonie. There's not much
for visitors to do except wander around the narrow cobbled lanes, visit a couple of
churches and have lunch at Da Salvatore.
Sights & Activities
Chiesa di Santa Maria
di Loreto
(Via Loreto)
The most beautiful of Petralia Soprana's many churches is the 18th-century Ch-
iesa di Santa Maria di Loreto, at the end of Via Loreto, off the main square, Piazza del Po-
polo (follow the signs to Da Salvatore). Inside is an altarpiece by Gagini and a Madonna
by Giacomo Mancini. To the right of the church through an arch is the town's
belvedere
,
with views across the valley and to Etna on a clear day.
CHURCH
Chiesa Santi Pietro e Paolo
(off Piazza dei Quattro Cannoli)
The town's cathedral, located on Piazza del Popolo, off Piazza
dei Quattro Cannoli, was consecrated in 1497 and has an elegant 18th-century portico and
a 15th-century campanile (bell tower). It is dedicated to Sts Peter and Paul.
CATHEDRAL
Eating
Da Salvatore
TRATTORIA, PIZZERIA
€
( 0921 68 01 69; Piazza San Michele 3; pizzas €4-8, meals €15-23; closed Tue except in summer, dinner in
winter, 2 weeks in Jul & 2 weeks in Sep)
Salvatore Ruvutuso, his wife Maria and two children run
this Slow Food-acclaimed trattoria with its summertime sidewalk seating and wonderfully
cosy interior dining room. Kick off with a delicious selection of antipasti including frit-
tata, superb
caponata
and pungent
provola delle madonie
, then choose from a daily menu
that usually features a rustic pasta, vegetable soup or fragrant stew.
Pizzas are only served in the evening. The restaurant is tucked into a little square near
the Chiesa di Santa Maria di Loreto - just follow the signs. Note: no credit cards.
Getting There & Around
CAR & MOTORCYCLE
