Pizzo Carbonara

#689 among destinations in Italy

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Pizzo Carbonara is the highest peak of the Madonie mountains in Sicily. It is the second-highest peak in Sicily, only Mount Etna being higher, although it is only two meters higher than the neighbouring Pizzo Antenna. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 6493 ftProminence: 3924 ftCoordinates: 37°53'39"N, 14°1'31"E

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SicilyItaly

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Pizzo Carbonara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Madonie Regional Natural Park, Madonie, Castelbuono, Polizzi Generosa.

0.9 miSW
Park
Madonie Regional Natural Park
23 min walk • The Madonie Regional Natural Park is an Italian regional park located in Sicily, between Palermo and Cefalù and covers 39,972 acres.
0.9 miSW
Natural attraction, Natural feature, Nature
Madonie
23 min walk • The Madonie are one of the principal mountain ranges on the island of Sicily, located in the Northern part of the island. Its name comes from the feud of Madonìa which belonged to the noble family of La Farina from Palermo and then to the Marquises Crescimanni of Madonìa.
4.3 miNE
Town
Castelbuono
111 min walk • Castelbuono is renowned for its majestic castle, which stands proudly atop a hill overlooking the town. Dating back to the 14th century, this impressive fortress is a testament to the town's medieval past and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
5.8 miS
Town
Polizzi Generosa
148 min walk • Polizzi Generosa is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo on the island of Sicily, southern Italy. The town sits in the hills at 917 metres above sea level.
1.1 miS
Ski area, Outdoor activities, Park
Piano Battaglia, Petralia Sottana
27 min walk • Piano Battaglia, is a hamlet of the municipality of Petralia Sottana, a holiday and winter sports resort. It is located in the heart of the Madonie massif, between the mountain complex of Pizzo Carbonara and Monte Mufara, in a landscape and...
5.5 miS
Archaeological site
Villa of Geraci
141 min walk • The Villa of Gerace is a Roman villa located near Enna along provincial road 78 at the Rastello-Ramata junction, on the Fontanazza estate, Sicily.
5.1 miW
Town
Collesano
130 min walk • Collesano is a small town in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily. It is situated roughly 70 kilometres from the provincial capital of Palermo.