Castel di Iudica
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Provincia: CT - Area: Central Sicily
Castel di Iudica is a small village located on the slopes of Mount Iudica.
Its territory has been inhabited since ancient times, as demonstrated by the numerous archaeological remains. It is an open-air museum that narrates the origins of the first inhabitants of Sicily.
Under Arab rule, it was called Zotica and a castle was built there, conquered in 1076 by Ruggero. At the beginning of the 12th century, Castel di Iudica became a thriving agricultural village, a feature it still retains today.
Its territory has been inhabited since ancient times, as demonstrated by the numerous archaeological remains. It is an open-air museum that narrates the origins of the first inhabitants of Sicily.
Under Arab rule, it was called Zotica and a castle was built there, conquered in 1076 by Ruggero. At the beginning of the 12th century, Castel di Iudica became a thriving agricultural village, a feature it still retains today.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Castel di Iudica
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
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Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Castel di Iudica
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Castel di Iudica. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
