Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the Christmas season in Anzio with our complete guide to winter celebrations. From traditional lights in the historic center to cultural events, we'll guide you through the festivities in this coastal city.
The heart of celebrations takes place in Piazza Pia, where the Christmas market offers artisanal products and local gastronomic specialties. The Giulio Cesare seafront transforms with sparkling decorations, while the Port of Anzio hosts the traditional fishermen's procession. In the historic center streets, shops and historic boutiques display Christmas-themed windows, creating a festive atmosphere that extends to the Imperial Villa.
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Anzio Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market in Piazza Navona
- A historic Christmas market with traditional food and decorations.
- The Christmas Market at Piazza Navona is a must-attend event from December 1st to January 6th, 2024. The square is filled with lights and wooden stalls, offering traditional Christmas delicacies, festive decorations, and charming nativity scenes, toys, handmade crafts, and books for both children and adults. Santa Claus, La Befana, puppet shows, and street artists are also present.
- Rome | More Info : Christmas Market in Piazza Navona
Anzio Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Midnight Mass
- What to Expect
- Eucharistic celebration led by the Pope during Christmas night.
- Description
- Pope Francis will preside over the Midnight Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, preceded by the preparation and chanting of the Kalenda. This eucharistic celebration is a moment of great significance for the Catholic Church during Christmas.
- Where
- Vatican City | More Info : Midnight Mass
Anzio Other Holiday Activities
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- What to Expect
- Unique liturgical celebration for the immaculate conception of Mary.
- Description
- The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a liturgical celebration that commemorates the mystery of the immaculate conception of Mary, occurring in the womb of Anna without original sin. This feast is celebrated on December 8, 2024, despite coinciding with the Second Sunday of Advent.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Ceremony in Piazza Mignanelli
- What to Expect
- Pope Francis's tribute to the Immaculate statue.
- Description
- The ceremony in Piazza Mignanelli celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with tributes and prayers. Pope Francis will participate in the event, welcomed by Cardinal Vicar Angelo De Donatis and civil authorities.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Ceremony in Piazza Mignanelli