Buccellato Fest in Bagheria

Il buccellato it's a typical dessert which is prepared differently throughout the Sicilia. Even the Bagheria area is no exception but the love for this specialty is so great that we have decided to dedicate a special to it international festival which is obviously held in the Christmas time, given that it is a delicacy that is eaten especially on holidays.

Here, then, is what you absolutely must know to better organize your trip to the village to take part in the Buccellato Fest in Bagheria.

Description of the Buccellato Fest in Bagheria

It is a party which is dedicated to buccellato, this typical Sicilian dessert which is cooked in the oven and is filled with different ingredients, since each area of ​​the island makes it differently.
The one from Bagheria has a filling made up of figs and almonds and the use of honey as a decoration. During the festival, visitors will be able to taste the Buccellato prepared by various pastry shops and bakeries in the village, which make it in the traditional way. In addition, the festival is also enriched with musical events, cabaret shows and many stand not only of gastronomy but also of other types of local products, sweet and savory, and of handicraft. Finally, it is also possible to take part in the guided tours which lead to the discovery of the historic village.

The story linked to the Buccellato Fest in Bagheria

The first edition of the Buccellato Fest was organized in 2019. The event was strongly desired by the Municipality of Bagheria but also by the territorial promotion associations, which include Bagheria in Progress, Bagheria Città delle Ville and La Piana d'Oro.
The aim of the event is first of all to make known to a very large public the characteristic dessert of the Sicilian Christmas holidays, then to attract more visitors to the historic village of Bagheria which has many points of interest. The common objective of all the actors involved is to rediscover the tourist vocation of the area.

When the Buccellato Fest takes place in Bagheria

The Buccellato Fest is held in January, usually in the days leading up to the Epiphany.

Where the Buccellato Fest takes place

The main location of the Buccellato Fest in Bagheria is certainly Corso Umberto but in reality the whole historic village gets involved in this event that tickles the palates of the sweet tooth.

What to do during the Buccellato Fest in Bagheria

There are many monuments that can be admired in the center of Bagheriain province of Palermo.

The most representative monument is certainly the Madrice Church, which is dedicated to the Nativity of Mary and was built in 1771 thanks to the money made available by Salvatore Branciforti, prince of the feud. Instead, it is from a few years earlier Church of the Sepulchre which stands out from all the others as it is made in the Gothic style. There Church of the Holy Souls, on the other hand, dates back to 1722. In the XNUMXth century, moreover, many were also built in Bagheria noble residences, almost all in neo-Gothic style. Among these they stand out Palazzo Butera-Branciforti, which all the inhabitants of the village know as U Palazzu, e Villa Valguarnera, famous because many details and esoteric symbols are scattered inside it, given that its owners were dedicated to alchemy and Villa Palagonia, also known by the nickname of “Villa of Monsters".

How to get to Bagheria

To take part in the Buccellato Fest in Bagheria it is possible to start from Palermo and take the E90, while those who will move from Catania can follow the A19. From Trapani the reference road involves first taking the A29 and then continuing on the E933 while from Messina it is advisable to choose the A20 and then the E90. The road from Agrigento is very simple, which first includes a section on the SS189 and then takes the SS121 to its destination. From Syracuse we recommend taking the A19 and ending up on the E932 while from Enna you follow the same road recommended from Catania.

Bagheria has its own railway station which is located along the Palermo-Agrigento axis or Messina or Catania. In any case, you can always choose the local bus lines made available by the AST company.