Best season to travel to Rome

Castagnaccio

When on the lookout for something sweet, help yourself to a slice of chestnut cake

Best time: September–November

Castagnaccio
Castagnaccio

Anyone with a sweet tooth and an adventurous spirit should definitely try castagnaccio. This is a popular seasonal cake in Italy made of chestnut flour that is flat, heavy ​and boasts a truly unique flavour. Chestnuts ripen in autumn, so this is the best time to try it!

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