From April 11th to 13th, 2025, is taking place in Ramacca, province of Catania, the Artichoke Festival, one of the most important events connected to Sicilian food.
The Artichoke Festival, reaching this year its 33rd edition, is dedicated to the violet artichoke, also called “Violetto Ramacchese”, which has been harvested for centuries in the countryside around Ramacca.
The event takes place in the historical center of Ramacca.
Visitors can taste artichoke-based dishes, enjoy live concerts, attend workshops, go on guided tours or excursions along the naturalistic path of the Crystals of Gesso…
What is the origin of Ramacca name?
Ramacca name’s origins are probably Arabic: the name could come from Rammuallah (ground or Allah’s garden) or Ramaq (observatory), or even Rammak (mares’ guardian).
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(credits photo: Ramacca feast)
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