Cremona and nougat: a history originating in the 15th century, celebrated each year with a festival

From Saturday, November 12 to Sunday, November 20, 2022, the traditional Festa del Torrone (Nougat Festival ) returns to Cremona, and for the occasion the city dresses up for the occasion. According to the legend linking nougat to the city of Cremona, it seems that this particular sweet was born in 1441 on the occasion of the wedding feast of the dukes of Milan, Francesco Sforza and Bianca Maria Visconti. The name is said to derive from the Torrazzo of Cremona, the great tower that is the symbol of the city.

The Nougat Festival will take place among the streets of the historic center with many events and many novelties. Among the events that have now become traditional are the maxi Nougat constructions, the Golden Nougat, the Historical Reenactment of the Marriage between Bianca Maria Visconti and Francesco Sforza, and the long-awaited final show, which have always accompanied the festival.

Of course during the event you can buy nougat, taste live and share! There will be no shortage of nougat making demonstrations and tasting counters. In addition to classic nougat, there will be nougat in its most varied versions, from chocolate to pistachio to the most unusual.

The final show, featuring evocative settings with highly suggestive choreography and scenic effects, will close the week dedicated to nougat. The event will also accompany among guided tours and thematic workshops the celebrations of St. Omobono, the city’s patron saint, which takes place on November 13.

Find out how to participate in the sweetest festival of the year and the full program at festadeltorrone.com and follow the event’s social channels, which are constantly being updated.

The Nougat Festival is promoted in collaboration with Cremona City Council, Cremona Chamber of Commerce, with the contribution of the Lombardy Region, and is organized by SGP Grandi Eventi. Main sponsors Sperlari, Rivoltini, Vergani, CremonaPo. Technical sponsor Pro Cremona.

Cremona and nougat: a history originating in the 15th century, celebrated each year with a festival

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