The culinary specialties of Chiusa Sclafani are an element of great interest for those who visit this village which, however, is also a town known for its historic center, typically medieval, which will conquer even the visitors more accustomed to the beauty of history.
A guided tour of the town, therefore, is the right opportunity to discover the beauties that the place reserves but also to savor the flavors and typical products of the area, which boasts a bakery production exquisite and particular.
Here, then, is all the information that can be useful for organizing a visit between history and taste in Chiusa Sclafani.
The typical crops of Chiusa Sclafani
What makes it special gastronomic tradition of Chiusa Sclafani it is certainly the fact that ingredients that are local are used, grown directly on the territory. The village, in fact, is known throughout the world for its olive production and then extra virgin olive oil, with an intense aroma and a delicate taste. Also famous are Chiusa cherries, to be consumed both natural and in many different preparations, both sweet and savory. The fertility of the soil, however, also allows you to grow all kinds of citrus fruits, figs, almonds and much more. With such a rich production, obviously, a culinary tradition worthy of the highest expectations could not be missing.
The culinary specialties of Chiusa Sclafani
The cuisine of Chiusa Sclafani obviously is typical Sicilian with recipes so well known throughout the world that represent the excellence of Sicilian street food.
However there are some dishes that represent a unicum, as they are made only in these areas: it is the St. Joseph's bread and of the specialty known by the name of Ranza and Sciura. The first is a typical bread which is prepared on the occasion of March 19 and which is given as a good luck sign. The second, however, is a dish that is a lot similar to the sfincione and is cooked in the oven and embellished with many different ingredients. An honorable mention also deserve the desserts from Chiusa Sclafani, famous above all for its cannoli but also for the pastry which is prepared with an ingredient that has a special flavor here: the almond.
What to see in Chiusa Sclafani
Chiusa Sclafani is known to be the cherry country but there are also many other reasons to visit it.
Certainly its most representative monument is the Mother Church, which was dedicated to San Nicolò of Bari which is also the patron saint of the village: one of the peculiarities of the building is the presence inside of some valuable paintings that date back to the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries. Numerous and equally beautiful are the other sacred buildings such as the abbey of the Benedictine nuns, a huge complex that houses various buildings, but also the church of Santa Maria Assunta And that of San Sebastiano, which has an unusual spire dome.
In the immediate vicinity of the village, then, you can admire the agricultural village of San Carlo and the very great park of the Sicani Mountains, which is obviously a protected area.
Things to do in Chiusa Sclafani
The most awaited and heartfelt event in the village of Chiusa Sclafani is certainly represented by Feast of the Most Holy Crucifix which is held in the days immediately following Pentecost. On the occasion of this celebration, a solemn procession is organized which carries the effigy of the Holy Crucifix through the streets of the town, but there is also room for more folkloric activities. Obviously the festivals dedicated to cherries and peaches they are events that showcase the most typical products of the area and are an unmissable event for gourmands. Finally the patronal feast is the one dedicated to San Nicolò, during which the bread dedicated to him is also distributed, similar to that of San Giuseppe.
How to get to Chiusa Sclafani
Those who want to reach Chiusa Sclafani to discover all its flavors can start with the own car, from Palermo and follow the SS624, the same road that can be taken from Catania, but not before having taken the A19.
For travelers coming from Messina, on the other hand, the reference road involves first taking the A20 and then the E90, from Trapani the A29 and then the E933, finally from Agrigento the SS115.
If you decide to reach the village starting from Syracuse, however, you must first take the A19 and then the E932, from Enna only the SS640.
The village of Chiusa Sclafani does not have its own railway station so those who decide to reach it by train they will have to refer to the nearby stations of Acquaviva, Roccapalumba-Elia or to that of Cammarata and then continue with the bus numbers of the lines of the AST.
