Scordia
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Scordia. Attractions to see, Traditional Festival, events and things to do to have fun, food to taste, which items to buy, which interesting facts to know and where to stay on vacation in Scordia.
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Scordia is a town located in the Sicilian hinterland.
It boasts an ancient history: the archaeological evidence present in the surroundings of the town demonstrate human attendance in the area since the Bronze and Iron Ages and then in the Greek-Sicilian, Roman and Byzantine periods. It was the seat of a lordship of the Kingdom of Sicily, during the fourteenth century the farmhouse declined until it disappeared completely. The refoundation of the center in the modern age is due to Antonio Branciforte, the first prince of Scordia.
Its historic center is full of important civil buildings and religious architecture, witnesses of its rich history.
Today Scordia is an important citrus center of Sicily. Of particular value is the production of Sicilian oranges.
What to see
Attractions to see in Scordia
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Scordia. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Militello Val di Catania
Central Sicily
Francofonte
Siracusa surroundings
Mineo
Central Sicily
Lentini
Siracusa surroundings
Buccheri
Siracusa surroundings
Ramacca
Central Sicily