Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to the Christmas events guide of Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica! We will guide you through the most interesting events and festive activities that bring our territory to life during the Christmas season.
From the evocative historic center of Ostia Antica to the modern squares of Acilia, the area transforms with traditional Christmas markets, living nativity scenes, and light displays. The Castel Fusano Pine Forest offers winter walks, while the Borgo of Ostia Antica hosts historical performances and concerts in the setting of ancient buildings. Visitors can easily move between areas thanks to frequent connections.
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Christmas tree over 12 meters tall created by the maison Dior.
The Christmas celebration at Spanish Steps features a Christmas tree over 12 meters tall, created by the maison Dior, decorated with golden butterflies and leaves, placed on the spectacular staircase.
Where: Rome | More Info: Spanish Steps Christmas Fair
Market with handmade and traditional products.
The Feast of the Befana in Piazza Navona offers a wide range of handmade products, sweets, and Christmas decorations, with a welcoming and historic atmosphere.
Where: Rome | More Info: Piazza Navona Christmas Market
Christmas village with creative workshops and ice rink.
The Christmas Village at EUR Laghetto offers a variety of activities for children, including photos with Santa Claus, creative workshops, and fun on the ice rink. There are also Christmas markets, mascots like Minnie, Mickey Mouse, and Olaf, and street food.
Where: Rome | More Info: Christmas Village at EUR Laghetto
Immersion in seven world cities, with food districts and thematic attractions.
Christmas World at Villa Borghese offers a wide range of attractions, including shows, parades, and giant installations, with over 700 artists involved. The event takes place on an area of 30,000 square meters, with a Christmas magic that tells the story of Christmas around the world.
Where: Rome | More Info: Christmas World at Villa Borghese
A Christmas festival featuring a variety of pop, jazz, and rock concerts, as well as the Roma Gospel Festival and contemporary circus shows.
The Christmas Festival at Auditorium Parco della Musica offers a rich calendar of concerts and performances that will warm up the atmosphere of Ennio Morricone Parco della Musica. Among the main events, the Roma Gospel Festival and the collaboration with Globe Theatre for two children's shows. Additionally, OPS will present three contemporary circus shows in collaboration with SIC - Stabile di Innovazione Circense.
Where: Rome | More Info: Auditorium Parco della Musica Christmas Village
A classic ballet with elaborate sets and costumes.
Lo Schiaccianoci is a classic ballet by Pëtr Il'ič Čajkovskij, based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann. The choreography is by Paul Chalmer, with sets by Andrea Miglio and costumes by Gianluca Falaschi. The first performance will take place on December 15, 2024 at the Teatro Costanzi.
Where: Rome | More Info: Teatro dell'Opera di Roma - The Nutcracker
Historic liturgical celebrations in St. Peter's Basilica.
St. Peter's Basilica hosts a series of celebrations during Holy Week, including the Commemoration of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem and the Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square.
Where: Rome | More Info: St. Peter's Basilica - Urbi et Orbi
Faithful reconstruction of the Colossus of Constantine in Villa Caffarelli garden.
The summer exhibition at the Capitoline Museums features a faithful reconstruction of the Colossus of Constantine, one of the most impressive statues of ancient Rome. The exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to see the imperial figure in its original dimensions and proportions, thanks to a reconstruction based on scientific and artistic criteria.
Where: Rome | More Info: Capitoline Museums Winter Exhibitions
An archaeological park with well-preserved ruins.
The Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica is a 100-hectare archaeological site featuring the ruins of an ancient harbor city. Visit the theater, houses, baths, and temples, and admire the well-preserved mosaics and frescoes.
Where: Ostia Antica | More Info: Ostia Antica Archaeological Park
Well-preserved tombs with Latin and Greek inscriptions.
The Necropolis of Portus is a complex of over 200 funerary structures, representing the southern limit of the burial ground along via Flavia. The tombs, often one or two stories high, are surrounded by an enclosure and feature facades made of bricks with triangular gables, plinths, lesenes, columns, and capitals. The Latin and Greek inscriptions on the doorways provide information about the lives of the deceased and their social status.
Where: Fiumicino | More Info: Necropolis of Portus
A unique example of Renaissance military architecture with casemates and a moat.
The Castle of Julius II, located in the Borgo di Ostia Antica, was built in 1483 by the Florentine architect Baccio Pontelli, commissioned by Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere (Pope Julius II, 1503-1513). The castle represents an important example of Renaissance military architecture. The complex includes a perimeter circuit of casemates (firing chambers) that connects three towers (one of which incorporates the Martin V tower), a 'ravelin' and a large surrounding moat.
Where: Ostia Antica | More Info: Julius II Castle