Palazzo Sales

former Monastery of Santa Teresa

Founded as the Monastery of Santa Teresa, this historic complex now houses Erice’s Officucina culinary laboratories — purpose-built teaching kitchens within the former monastery used for training, food innovation projects, and cooking events, some open to the public.

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Address: Via Vito Carvini

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