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WHERE: Naples, Italy
WHEN: from 06 November 2022 to 08 January 2023
Few cities in the world are able to evoke the spirit, art and tradition of Christmas … all year round.
Naples is certainly one of these.
A city in which the Crib is an art that has been handed down for generations. A tradition that has its roots in the eighteenth century.
San Gregorio Armeno is the beating heart of Christmas in Naples. The one that is universally recognized as the street of artisan shops and Cribs. Real works, unique in their kind. Small jewels.
Christmas in Naples is rediscovered along the streets of the historic center. San Gregorio Armeno is the starting point, or arrival point, of a suggestive walk through alleys, evocative views, splendid buildings and marvelous religious places. The decumani. The homonymous church, with the cloister and the splendid bell tower. Piazza del Gesù and San Domenico Maggiore….
And above all, a gastronomic tradition that translates into authentic masterpieces for the palate.
Photo ©, Alessandro Grussu
THE PLACES OF CHRISTMAS IN NAPLES
SAN GREGORIO ARMENO FAIR
From November, to the beginning of January, the most anticipated crib fair, with stands and the ever-present cribs of all shapes and sizes. Works that are often original and, therefore, truly unique. Among the shops, you can admire the extraordinary miniatures of the protagonists of Italian political events. Artists and actors. And the classic nativity.
Among the stalls, of course, there will be souvenirs, decorations and decorations.
It starts on Saturday 06 November with the official opening of the Fair.
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
In the large open space of the Mostra d’Oltremare, in Viale Kennedy, 5000 m² of pure magic and fun await you with the Christmas village.
There will be traditional wooden houses where you can shop and stop to eat the excellent gastronomic proposals.
the Christmas Village is open from 01 to 18 December, from Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 21:30. Saturday, Sunday and December 08, until 11.30pm.
Lots of activities and guaranteed entertainment with music, shows, games. There will be workshops for adults and children as well as the inevitable ice rink.
The standard ticket costs 15€. Children from 2 to 8 years pay the reduced rate of 12€. Free for children under 2.
THE FLAVORS OF CHRISTMAS IN NAPLES
The Neapolitan gastronomic tradition, just during the holidays, reaches one of its highest expressions. Especially in terms of desserts. Aromas of honey, cinnamon, cloves, aniseed, nutmeg. It is Christmas of tradition. As soon as they see each other, it means that Christmas is almost upon us.
Confetti, candied fruit and a cascade of honey cover the delicious struffoli, tasty rounded and fried dough. Wonderful.
Black and white are the dominant colors of two other traditional desserts. THE Raffaiuoli, as they call them in Naples, are glazed sponge cakes. THE mustaccioli, they are sweet covered with dark chocolate. And then, space a Rococo e Susamielli, delicious and tasty.
Although Sicilian, the Cassata is one of the inevitable desserts to try, during Christmas in Naples.
OTHER EVENTS
In December, between exhibitions, events and shows, you never get bored. Numerous museums and churches offer special shows. Even the theaters are ready to welcome spectators with truly unique shows.
Even moving from Naples, the show is guaranteed.
In Salerno, about 50 kilometers from here, Luci d’Artista is a truly unique opportunity to admire fantastic luminous works of art. An internationally renowned event that is gaining more and more success. Appointment for the whole month of December.
In the splendid setting of Sorrento, however, a truly wonderful program, including sparkling Christmas trees (in Piazza Tasso), street food, dances, dances and even a chocolate party. More info from here.
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