Festival of the Sfincia of San Giuseppe in Carini

In the city of cutein province of Palermo, over 39 thousand people live: it is a large center in north-western Sicily, the third largest and most important in the Palermo area. here in the March a very interesting event takes place, for all lovers of gastronomy and culture: the Festival of the Sfincia of San Giuseppe in the town of Carini.

The Sfincia di San Giuseppe is a delicious one pancake, typical of the tradition which, during the Festival, is offered for tasting to all the participants; the pancake is filled and covered with a rich ricotta cream, to then be decorated with chocolate chips, pistachio grains, candied orange peel or cherries. In addition to the Sfincia, during the Carini tastings, you can also taste other products of the local gastronomy, like warm ricotta.

The Sagra della Sfincia di San Giuseppe is the perfect opportunity to organize a stay in the city and also discover the surroundings.

The story linked to the Sagra della Sfincia di San Giuseppe in Carini

The Sfincia di San Giuseppe is a traditional dessert, which fits into the large menu of Tavuliata of San Giuseppe, the table set for the poor on the occasion of Patriarch's Day. The Tavuliata is an ancient culinary tradition, which is accompanied by the representation of the Holy Family, in which 3 faithful play the roles of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, while the poor are offered a hearty meal of pasta and lentils and sweets.

The Sagra della Sfincia di San Giuseppe is a festival established in 2017 which, thanks to the collaboration between the Municipality and local cultural associations, brings many interesting initiatives to the square, such as the organization of live music concerts, games, cart parades Sicilians and guided tours, to let the participants discover all the beauties of the area.

When the Sagra della Sfincia di San Giuseppe takes place in Carini

The Sagra della Sfincia di San Giuseppe takes place on 20 March, from 9:00 in the morning to 18:00 in the evening.

Where the Sagra della Sfincia di San Giuseppe takes place in Carini

The Sagra della Sfincia di San Giuseppe takes place in Piazza Duomo, in Carini, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo.

What to do during the Sagra della Sfincia di San Giuseppe and in the surroundings in Carini

If you organize a trip to Carini, you can really discover many beauties of North Western Sicily.

Starting from the small town just 27 km from Palermo, you can visit the historic center, where the first stop can only be the Cathedral, dedicated to Maria SS. Assunta and very ancient; here among the beauties of this Church is also the Last Supper by Pietro D'Asaro.
In the center there is also the Church of the Agonizers, built in the seventeenth century, where you will find the large fresco that reproduces the Coronation of the Virgin; among many works of sacred art, some canvases by Tancredi and Randazzo are also kept in the Church and overall, this sacred building constitutes an important testimony of Sicilian Baroque.

By participating in the guided tours promoted by the Municipality on the occasion of the Festival, you can also visit theOratory of the Blessed Sacrament. Castle La Grua Talamanca , Catacomb of Villagrazia di Carini, are the other two most interesting attractions that you will find in Carini, always to be discovered through guided tours. The Castle dates back to the XNUMXth century, while the Catacomb dates back to the XNUMXth century AD and tells the oldest story of Carini.

Nearby, there are important archaeological areas such as that of Baglio-Carburangeli and that in Contrada S. Nicola, while at the Carburangeli Caves Nature Reserve, you will discover the area of ​​fossils, with the remains of animals that have disappeared for centuries.

Beyond Palermo, you can easily reach from Carini Terrasini on the west coast, but also Monreale e Alton.

How is it possible to get to Carini

Carini, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, can be easily reached in the car, but also by train: travelers arriving by car can take the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo and take the Carini exit, which is about 5 km from the centre; who prefers the train, can get off at Piraineto Station, 5,7 km from the center and continue by bus or shuttle.