Scordia
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Central Sicily
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 is the best time to visit Scordia?
Scordia can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Scordia during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Scordia
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.
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 In Val di Catania
Central Sicily
Francofonte
Siracusa surroundings
Palagonia
Central Sicily
Mineo
Central Sicily
