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 had a prominent Jewish population called Giudecca, located in the area now known as Candlemas; however, in 1492, Jews in Sicily, under Aragonese rule, were expelled from the region. The town was economically successful due to its silk industry and silver mines.