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By Museo Diffuso dei 5 sensi
Free cancellation available
Price is P 7,074 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
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Overview

    • Enter an artisan's workshop and discover Sciacca coral
    • Touch the coral and discover its colors, characteristics and origin
    • Learn about the history of coral and its connection to Ferdinandea Island
    • Learn the techniques and secrets of coral working from the artisan
    • Work the coral with your own hands and create your own lucky charm

Activity location

    • Sciacca
    • Sciacca, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • bastione medievale, Piazza Libertà, 2, 92019 Sciacca AG, Italia
    • Sciacca, Sicilia, Italy

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Corallo Sciacca: craft workshop and Sicilian croissant

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Italian
Language options: Italian
Price details
P 7,074.11 x 2 AdultsP 14,148.22
Total
Price is P 14,148.22

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Meeting and activity with a local coral artisan
  • Inclusions
    Story of the coral of Sciacca, its origin and its history
  • Inclusions
    Introduction to traditional tools and working techniques
  • Inclusions
    Guided hands-on coral-working activity
  • Inclusions
    Materials and tools needed for the workshop
  • Inclusions
    Piece of fossil coral used to make your own cornetto
  • Inclusions
    Lucky horn made during the experience, to take away with you
  • Exclusions
    Transportation to and from the experience location
  • Exclusions
    Escort and interpreting in a foreign language, available upon request, subject to availability and with a supplement fee
  • Exclusions
    Any personal purchases made during the experience
  • Exclusions
    Elements and finishes in precious materials, such as gold, silver or other metals, not included in the price

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 2 years, Children under 3 years, Children under 4 years, Children under 5 years, Children under 6 years

What you can expect

  • Discover one of Sciacca's most fascinating treasures through the hands of those who still preserve the art of working with it today.

    Enter the workshop of a local artisan and enjoy an experience dedicated to the coral of Sciacca, its history and the deep connection that this material has with the sea and the identity of the town.

    The experience starts with the coral itself. You'll be able to observe it up close, touch it and discover its particular characteristics, its different shades and what sets it apart from other Mediterranean corals.

    Through the artisan's narrative, you will learn about the history of its discovery, its relationship with the area and its evocative connection with Ferdinandea Island, the volcanic island that emerged from the sea off Sciacca in the 19th century.

    You will then dive into the heart of the craft. You'll learn about the tools in the workshop, the working techniques and the care required to transform such a delicate and precious material.

    At this point, it will be your turn to put yourself to the test.
    Guided by the artisan, you will personally work on a piece of fossil coral, trying out some of the steps of the process until you make a small horn, a traditional symbol of good luck.
    No previous experience is required: the artisan will be by your side and will guide you step by step.

    At the end, the cornetto you have made will be yours to keep.

    Not just a souvenir, but something that will have a different meaning because you will know its story and will have seen it take shape in your hands.

    You'll take away with you a small piece of Sciacca and, above all, the memory of having created it together with someone who has made this art their profession.

Location

Activity location

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    • Sciacca
    • Sciacca, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • bastione medievale, Piazza Libertà, 2, 92019 Sciacca AG, Italia
    • Sciacca, Sicilia, Italy