Castel di Judica is a charming tiny village rich in history and traditions.
Castel di Judica is located along a wide hilly area placed on the side of Mount Judica and the archaeological findings testify the presence of an indigenous settlement from the Copper Age. The first settlement of Castel di Iudica is dating back to the 8th-3nd century BC. Arabs conquered the village naming it “Zotica”. Thanks to its strategic location the village was conquered by Greeks, Saracens and Normans. Later the village was included in the Kingdom of Roger I in 1076 who built the castle and the old town centre. The most important cultural attractions of the village are the ancient Church of San Michele Arcangelo, located on Mount Judica, was built in the 17th century and soon became the symbol of the village; the Mother Church, dedicated to the Patron Saint Maria SS. delle Grazie, was erected in the first part of the 19th century on a wonderful location overlooking the surrounding valley. The church also includes some precious wooden statue.
Close to the village it is possible to visit the Archaeological sights of Monte Iudica and Monte Turcisi. Here you can admire the oldest findings uncovered in the area dating back to the Copper Age and Roman domination.
People live here:
4.758
Attractions:
Sagra del Pecorino (25-26/04) food festival
How to get there:
By Car:
From Catania
Get on Autostrada A19 Palermo-Catania, exit Gerbini
From Palermo
Get on A19, exit Agira
Accommodations:
Hotel Contea di Wagner 5*
Paradiso Della Zagara 3*
http://www.paradisodellazagara.it
Hotel Ristorante Paradise 4*
http://www.hotelristoranteparadise.it
Country House Tenuta Giarretta
http://www.tenutagiarretta.com/en/
B&B I Quattro Canali
Via Giacomo Matteotti, 79, 94015 Piazza Armerina EN, Italy
Ph. +39 0935 681468
Restaurants:
Ristorante Pizzeria La Ginestra Di Capizzi Rosa
Via Roma, 193, Castel di Iudica CT, Italy
Ph. +39 095 661474
Bar Pizzeria F.lli D’Amato
Via Alcide De Gasperi 1 – 95040 Ramacca
Mobile: +39 3474250407
Paradiso Della Zagara 3*
http://www.paradisodellazagara.it
Trattoria Pizzeria Sombrero
Via Regina Margherita, 86, 95040 Raddusa CT, Italy
Ph.+39 095 662170