Sweet tour of Palermo – A journey through flavors, and tradition
The Palermo Sweet Tour is a unique experience that combines taste, history and culture. Among the most characteristic alleys of the city, you will discover the ancient shops and the secrets of the sweets symbol of Sicilian tradition, from Arab origins to conventual recipes handed down over the centuries. The first stop is the Monastery of Santa Caterina, where the nuns secretly prepared refined desserts such as cannoli, baked cassata and Genoese, to be enjoyed among cloisters scented with almonds and sugar while the guides tell legends and curiosities. The second stage leads through the lively alleys of Ballarò to the Caramellificio Terranova, a historic artisan workshop famous for its carob candies, still produced today with traditional methods. Here you will witness the processing and participate in a sweet tasting of carob and citrus candies. A sensory journey for true lovers of the Sicilian dolce vita.
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Where this sits in Palermo
Palermo is about 34 min by road from Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport. Sicily at full volume — Arab, Norman and Baroque layered in the same street, and street food that beats most restaurants. Rough around the edges, and the best market food in the country.
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