Set at an elevation of 696 meters on the northern slopes of Monte delle Rose, Palazzo Adriano stands halfway between Palermo and Agrigento, exactly 80 kilometers from each. Surrounded by the Valle del Sosio nature reserve, this mountain town of 2,227 residents relies heavily on agriculture while preserving a distinct historical identity.
Established in the 15th century by Albanian soldiers, the settlement still observes the Byzantine religious rite through the Eparchy of Piana degli Albanesi. International audiences recognize its central square as the primary filming location for Giuseppe Tornatore’s 1988 Oscar-winning film, Cinema Paradiso.
Near Palazzo Adriano
The closest destinations covered by our editors, with straight-line distance.
