| Castel of Iudica | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Sicily | |
| Territory | Calatino | |
| Altitude | 475 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 103.21 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 4.439 (2019) | |
| Name inhabitants | iudicensi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 095 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 95040 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Holy Mary of Grace | |
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Castel of Iudica (or Castel of Judica) is a city of the Sicily.
To know
Geographical notes
Castel di Iudica is far from Catania about 50 km.
Background
On Mount Iudica there are traces of an archaic settlement (VIII-III century BC), while on Mount Turcisi there are the remains of a phrourion.
Under the Arab rule, it had the name "Zotica" and there was a castle, which was conquered by Ruggero around 1076, according to the story of the Norman chronicler Goffredo Malaterrae, and was donated to the city of Caltagirone. According to the testimony of the Arab geographer al-Idrisi was a flourishing agricultural village at the beginning of the 12th century
On the top of the mountain a small church dedicated to was built in the 17th century Archangel Michael, of which only the bell tower ("Campanaro") remains.
Between 1816 and 1819 it became a fraction of the municipality of Ramacca with the name of Giardinelli. In 1934 it became an autonomous municipality and took its current name in memory of the castle that had risen on Mount Iudica.
How to orient yourself
Castel di Iudica: full screen map.Fractions
- Borgo Franchetto - the smallest of the hamlets, compared to the others, is the one that is farthest from the municipality.
- Carob
- Cinquegrana
- Giumarra - the largest of the hamlets.
How to get
By car
The fastest way to get from Castel di Iudica to Catania is to take the highway Palermo-Catania, in order to arrive in 35/40 minutes in the capital.
How to get around
Inside the town it is possible to move around by car or by public services such as private buses and minibuses.
What see
- 1 Mount Turcisi. Mountain with the remains of a fortress from the Greek era.
- 2 Monte Iudica.
Events and parties
- Feast of St. Joseph.
1st Sunday of August. - Feast of Our Lady of Santa Maria Delle Grazie. 2nd Sunday of August.
- Feast of the sacred heart. 3rd Sunday of August.
- Feast of San Francesco. 1st Sunday of October.
1st Sunday of August.What to do
Inside the country it is very nice to walk outdoors or on foot or by bicycle, in order to feel pure and unpolluted air like in big cities. This is because there is not a large influx of gasoline cars or vehicles within the country, which can cause smog.
How to have fun
The town does not offer a lively nightlife, but there are clubs such as Movida, where young people often meet to have fun together.
Night clubs
- Movida, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 6.
- Bar of God Joseph, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 59.
Where to eat
Average prices
- Frazzetta company, Contrada, Str. Scaramilli.
- La Ginestra Pizzeria Restaurant, Via Roma, 193.
- Pizzeria Mungibeddu, SP203, 2.
- Romeo bar pizzeria, Via Cinquegrani, 74 (Cinquegrana).
- Facepizza da Nino, Via Roma, 78.
- Al Canneto, Via Monte Grappa, 10.
- The infinite world of sandwiches, Via Monte Grappa, 79.
- Delle Rose pizzeria restaurant (Franchetto).
The typical dishes of the area are mainly various types of cheeses and dairy products, for example sheep ricotta; and the castrated, a sheep usually older than 6 months and less than 2 years that is castrated, if male.
Where stay
Average prices
- Wonderful Sicily.
from € 54.50 per night. Free Wi-Fi, private parking and private swimming pool
from € 54.50 per night. Free Wi-Fi, private parking and private swimming poolHigh prices
- The Carob. from € 108 per night. Free Wi-Fi, private parking and private swimming pool
Safety
Castel Di Iudica is a very safe town, also due to the presence of a few inhabitants. Usually there are no muggings or various crimes, as often happens in big cities.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- Giumarra post office. Wed morning.
- Castel di Iudica post office. Mon-Sun.
Telephony
The coverage of the telephone signal is generally good but it depends on your telephone company.
Internet
There are several points in the country where free Wi-Fi is available although it can sometimes be problematic to use.
Around
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