Festival of Taste in Augsburg

September in Augusta, in Sicily, in the Libero Municipal Consortium of Syracuse: the beautiful town almost completely surrounded by the sea, invites you to spend the last days of your holiday in the name of taste or, why not, to organize a tour purposely built around the best flavors of Sicily!

La Feast of Taste in Augsburg it is an event that offers you the opportunity to taste the sensational dishes all together Sicilian cuisine dishes, starting from street food up to desserts more gluttonous, among tastings e cooking courses, typical products and delicious recipes. In addition, the Festa del Gusto is a fun event, which combines the best traditional flavors with the island's folklore, inviting you to attend shows, concerts and live performances, to entertain you while you taste sfincioni, arancini, almond paste and cannoli.

At the Fiera del Gusto, you will also find an area completely dedicated to creativity, with an exhibition of stand of local artisans.

The story linked to the Festa del Gusto in Augsburg

The Festa del Gusto in Augusta is an event organized to promote the city's traditions, craftsmanship and creativity. Under the patronage of the Municipality of Augusta, the associations of local artisans and the best restaurateurs of the city give life to a real gastronomic and artistic kermesse, where you are all invited to have a taste of what Sicilian cuisine is all about. Many days dedicated to good food, entertainment and handicraft products, to discover the soul of Augusta.

When the Festa del Gusto takes place in Augsburg

The Festa del Gusto in Augsburg takes place from1 4 to September and continues from8 to 11 of the same month.

Where the Festa del Gusto takes place in Augsburg

The appointment with the Festa del Gusto is at the Municipal Villa of Augsburg, reachable from via Giovanni Lavaggi and via Cristoforo Colombo.

What to do during the Festa del Gusto in Augusta

Let yourself be guided by the perfumes you prefer, among the stands offering you the best tastings in the city, during the Festa del Gusto in Augusta: discover all the dishes and typical products of the city, but also of the Region, and have fun to the sound of music! However, the Festa del Gusto can become the perfect opportunity to dedicate yourself to exploring the beautiful city that hosts you.

The area ofIsle of Palms, where the Villa Comunale is located, is close to the major attractions of the city: Piazza Duomo with the Church of Santa Maria Assunta from the Baroque facade, the Palazzo Comunale Fortress Museum, Spanish gate and Castello Svevo, are located about 1 km from the Villa Comunale. The attractions of Augusta, however, do not end with the monuments just mentioned and therefore you will be able to discover the area of ​​the tourist port, the many sacred buildings in the center such as the Church of San Domenico or the Parish of San Francesco di Paola, until you reach theatelier of the painter Antonino Cammarata, overlooking the Ionian Sea from Lungomare Paradiso.

The islet of Palms is connected to the mainland by Rivellino bridge, another of the attractions of Augusta, where you can also admire the War Memorial, before skirting the Augusta Basin, where the Ship Cemetery is located. The most natural and wild part of the city is the one found on the slopes of the Mount Pergola, directly overlooking the sea: here there are other places to visit, such as the charming Landlord of the Turks, Lighthouse of Santa Croce e Punta Izzo, extraordinary panoramic points linked to the marine world.

While staying in the city, discover all the restaurants in the centre, where you can taste arancini, murata meat with potatoes and onions, cassata and Sicilian cannoli.

From Augusta, it is easy to reach destinations such as Catania, just 48 km away, but also Syracuse, even closer, just 38 km away.

How it is possible to reach the Festa del Gusto in Augusta

Augusta is located in the Libero Municipal Consortium of Syracuse and to get to the city you can travel by train or by car.

With theauto, take the Catania-Siracusa motorway to the exit for Augusta Villasmondo, 6 km from the center or the A18 Messina-Catania, taking the exit for Sortino; on the train get off at Syracuse Station, 18 km from the centre, and continue towards Augusta with the bus or the shuttle.