Ucria: the village of museums
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings
Ucria is a small village nestled in the Nebrodi Mountains.
Its history is very ancient: the traces found in these territories testify to the presence of human settlements since ancient times. The presence of two Saracen towers, however, testifies to how the village already existed in the Arab period and how this carried out a strategic control function.
Ucria was subject to the various dominations that alternated on the island (Norman, Swabian, Angevin and Aragonese) and the village still retains traces of it today through its monuments, its churches and its many museums, which have given it the nickname "Town of Museums".
What is the best time to visit Ucria?
Ucria 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 Ucria during the year.
What to eat in Ucria
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Ucria
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.
