Today we offer you an idea for a visit to Andria that will delight your senses and make you discover an important piece of the Apulian confectionery tradition: the “Giovanni Mucci” Confetti Museum. Located in the heart of the city, this museum is an unmissable stop for lovers of sweets and history, offering a unique experience of flavors and memories.
The History of a Centenary Tradition
The “Giovanni Mucci” Confetti Museum was founded by the historic confectionery company Mucci Giovanni, which has been producing high quality confetti and sweets since 1894. The company, founded by Nicola Mucci, has handed down the art of confectionery from generation to generation, keeping the secrets and traditional recipes intact. Today, the museum represents not only a tribute to the Mucci family, but also a journey through the history and culture of the candy.
Exhibition and Museum Tour
The museum itinerary winds through various exhibition rooms that tell the story of the Mucci confectionery and the evolution of the production of the sweet. Among the objects on display, you can admire ancient equipment and machinery used in the production of sugared almonds, historical packaging, documents and photographs that testify to the importance of this tradition.
One of the most fascinating rooms is the one dedicated to the manufacturing of sugared almonds, where you can closely observe the artisan techniques that make Mucci products unique. The museum’s expert guides will accompany you on this journey, explaining the details of production and answering all your curiosities.
Mucci Confetti: Made in Italy excellence
Mucci dragees are recognized internationally for their quality and unmistakable taste. Made with selected ingredients and secret recipes, the dragees are available in a wide range of variations, from the classics to the most innovative. Among the flagship products, the “Tenerelli” deserve a special mention, soft dragees with an almond or hazelnut heart covered in a layer of chocolate.
The visit to the “Giovanni Mucci” Confetti Museum is not only a journey into history, but also a unique sensorial experience. During the journey, you will have the opportunity to taste some of the delicious sugared almonds and sweets produced by the company. The authentic and refined flavors will win you over and will make you appreciate the art of confectionery even more.