The town once sheltered a major Giudecca, a large Jewish community, in the current area of Candlemas; however, in 1492, Jews in Sicily, then under Aragonese rule were subject to Expulsion. The town had an active silk industry and silver mines.
The town once housed a significant Jewish community, known as Giudecca, in its current location; however, in 1492, Jews in Sicily, under Aragonese rule, faced expulsion. The town had a thriving silk industry and silver mines.