Rocca di Cefalù, Cefalù: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Rocca di Cefalù is a 270-meter limestone crag rising directly behind the Norman cathedral in the Sicilian coastal town of Cefalù, about 70 kilometers east of Palermo. A stepped path from the town center climbs roughly 25 minutes through Mediterranean scrub to the summit, passing the ruins of a 12th-century fortification and the remains of a 5th-century BC Temple of Diana, a megalithic cistern structure. From the top, the view extends over the town's medieval rooftops, the cathedral's twin towers, and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The site is open daily and costs about €5. is just one of many options in Cefalù. Major attractions worth considering include Bastione Capo Marchiafava, Cefalù Cathedral (Duomo di Cefalù), and Chiesa dell’Itria.