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Rocca di Cefalù, Cefalù

#5 among attractions in Cefalù

Ruins, Historical place, View point
Rocca di Cefalù
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The Rock of Cefalù, locally called u castieddu in Cefaludese, is a 268-meter-high cliff that towers above Cefalù.

Coordinates: 38°2'16"N, 14°1'38"E
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Top of HillCefalù 90015 Italy

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Rocca di Cefalù – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cefalù Cathedral, Capo Cefalù Lighthouse, Abbey of Thelema, Church of Purgatory.

  • cefalu cathedral~1270 ftNW
    Landmark cathedral with soaring towers

    Cefalù Cathedral, Cefalù

    7 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Cefalù on Sicily's northern coast stands the magnificent Cefalù Cathedral, an architectural marvel that beckons tourists from around the globe. This grand basilica, a testament to Sicily's rich history, was erected in 1131 under the...

  • capo cefalu lighthouse~930 ftNE
    Lighthouse

    Capo Cefalù Lighthouse, Cefalù

    5 min walk • Capo Cefalù Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on the promontory of Capo Cefalù under the steep limestone ridge, 280 metres high, named Rocca east of Cefalù, Sicily on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

  • abbey of thelema cefalu0.4 miS
    Mysterious site, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery

    Abbey of Thelema, Cefalù

    12 min walk • The Abbey of Thelema is a small house which was used as a temple and spiritual centre, founded by Aleister Crowley and Leah Hirsig in Cefalù in 1920. The villa still stands today, but in poor condition.

  • church of purgatory cefalu~1440 ftW
    Church, Wine bar, Nightlife

    Church of Purgatory, Cefalù

    7 min walk • The Purgatory Church, otherwise known as St. Stephen's Church, is a religious building in Cefalù.

  • diana temple cefalu~650 ftW
    Ruins

    Diana Temple, Cefalù

    4 min walk • The Temple of Diana is a megalithic structure dating back to the 9th century BC that resides on the cliff located north of the town of Cefalu. The intended use of the complex is still uncertain but the strategic value of the view of the coast below...

  • chiesa dellitria cefalu~1980 ftNW
    Church, Sacred and religious sites

    Chiesa dell'Itria, Cefalù

    10 min walk • The Church of the Itria is a religious building in Cefalù.

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Which popular attractions are close to Rocca di Cefalù?

Nearby attractions include Diana Temple, Cefalù (4 min walk), Capo Cefalù Lighthouse, Cefalù (5 min walk), Cefalù Cathedral, Cefalù (7 min walk), Church of Purgatory, Cefalù (7 min walk).

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