The annual event “Historic Shops”, promoted by Confcommercio Palermo, this year reaches its seventh edition..
An appointment now consolidated, born for enhance and reward commercial and artisanal activities which for over fifty years have been a point of reference for the city, contributing significantly to its economic, cultural and social identity.
The initiative aims to pay tribute to family businesses who, with commitment and dedication, have been able to pass on traditions, knowledge, and values to the new generations, keeping alive the spirit of Palermo's commerce and the authenticity of its urban fabric.
Every year, with the patronage of the Municipality of Palermo, there is a recognition ceremony dedicated to the most representative urban realities: artisan workshops, traditional places, ancient crafts, historic premises, hotels, clothing stores, pharmacies, jewelry stores, bookstores and many other activities that continue to stand out for their ability to innovate while respecting tradition.
Confcommercio Palermo collects applications that are reviewed by a technical-scientific committee, with the collaboration of the initiative's long-standing partners: Salvare Palermo Foundation, Cassaro Alto Association, Palermo Policoro Project e Cooperativa Turistica Terradamare.
The recognition given to Productive Activities represents a testimony of continuity, resilience and belonging: a tribute to those who, through their work, preserve the memory of the city and contribute daily to the vitality of its economic and social fabric.
The initiative also intends to promote a shared reflection on the importance of these companies as identity heritage and strategic resource for local development, capable of combining culture, knowledge, tradition and creating tourist attractiveness.
Confcommercio Palermo thus renews its commitment to the enhance historical production activities as authentic custodians of memory and tradition, making them increasingly visible and recognized, not only by citizens, but also by visitors and tourists who choose Palermo for its history, beauty, authenticity, and historic production activities.
