Raddusa is a charming little village with ancient origins.
The name Raddusa has Arabic origins and refers to the extraction of stones which is the main economic resource of the town. The foundation of the current old town centre is dating back to the 14th century. Thanks to its production of sulfur, Raddusa prospered obtaining its independence in 1860, when it became an autonomous municipality.
The village has some incredible monuments:
the Wheat Museum; the Mother Church of Immacolata Concezione which was built in 1850 and designed by the Sicilian architect Giuseppe Maggiore. Its interior has incredible Corinthian stuccos and works of art dating back to the 17th century; and the Albospino Tower, a feudal watchtower, which was built with the local limestone and an irregular plan.
People live here:
3.266
Attractions:
Festa del Grano (11-13/09), it is a traditional festival which recreates the scenes of rural life in 1950. Here it is possible to discover the ancient production of wheat with incredible local food stalls.
How to get there:
By Car:
Get on A19 Palermo-Catania, exit Agira
Accommodations:
Wonderful Sicily Apartments
Via Maugeri ,14
B&B Kimera
Villa Trigonia 4*
http://www.villatrigona.com/?lang=it
Villa Clementine 3*
http://www.villaclementine.com/
Suite D’Autore, Art Design Gallery
Piazza Armerina
Country House Bannata 3*
http://www.agriturismobannata.it/
Hotel Conte Ruggero 3*
http://www.hotelconteruggero.com/
Country House Salemi 4*
Restaurants:
Le Fonte di Venere
Via Vito Giustolisi, 37
Mobile: +39 320 6223342 – +39 328 9121074
Trattoria Pizzeria El Sombrero
Via Regina Margherita, 86
Ph. +39 095 662170
Sorsi d’Autore
Via Domenico Minolfi, 10, 94010 Aidone EN
pH. +39 0935 86856
Ristorante La Torre
Via Domenico Minolfi, 31 – (94010 Aidone EN)
Ph. +39 0935 88088
Ristorante Vecchia Aidone
Via Senatore Cordova, 90, (94010 Aidone EN)
Ph. +39 0935 87863