Altofonte, SicilyMonreale CathedralCattedrale di San Demetrio MegalomartireAbbazia Benedettina di San Martino Delle ScaleCastello della Cuba (Cuba Sottana)Monte CuccioMonte Grifone
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Altofonte

Altofonte is a town in Palermo district, Sicily, Italy of about 7,087 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit: 30 forts & heritage, 27 churches and 13 museums. The must-see places are Monreale Cathedral, Castellaccio and Cattedrale di San Demetrio Megalomartire.

38.0430° N, 13.2943° EPop. 7,087

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Within 30 km75 places
Within 50 km104
Must-see198
Notable9
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Monreale Cathedral, church near Altofonte
Must-see

Monreale Cathedral

Church · 5 km

Castellaccio, heritage site near Altofonte
Must-see

Castellaccio

Heritage site · 6 km

Cattedrale di San Demetrio Megalomartire, church near Altofonte
Must-see

Cattedrale di San Demetrio Megalomartire

Church · 7 km

Places near Altofonte by type

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One day from Altofonte

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:14 pm

49 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Altofonte
  2. Abbazia Benedettina di San Martino Delle Scalechurch · 30 min
  3. Monreale Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  4. Castello della Cuba (Cuba Sottana)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Monte Grifoneviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cattedrale di San Demetrio Megalomartirechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Altofonte
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Altofonte?

Monreale Cathedral (church, about 5 km), Castellaccio (heritage site, about 6 km), Cattedrale di San Demetrio Megalomartire (church, about 7 km), Monte Pizzuta - Mali Picuta (viewpoint, about 8 km), Abbazia Benedettina di San Martino Delle Scale (church, about 8 km), Castello della Cuba (Cuba Sottana) (heritage site, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Altofonte?

104 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 13 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Altofonte?

Castellaccio, about 6 km by road; Castello della Cuba (Cuba Sottana) (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Altofonte?

Chiesa di Sant'Antonio da Padova, about 1 km by road; Cappella Santa Rosalia (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Altofonte?

Start in Altofonte, visit Abbazia Benedettina di San Martino Delle Scale, then Monreale Cathedral, then Castello della Cuba (Cuba Sottana), then Monte Grifone, then Cattedrale di San Demetrio Megalomartire, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.