Alia

Province: Palermo · Region: Sicily · Population: 3,806 · Postal code: 90021

Rock-cut chambers define the heritage of Alia, a Sicilian town of 3,806 inhabitants in the Metropolitan City of Palermo. Widely recognized as the city of the Tholos, it is centered around the ancient Gurfa Caves.

Positioned along the south-western slopes of the Madonie range, the municipality includes the Gurfa Caves Urban Reserve, making it a key reference point for inland archaeology.