Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas traditions of Catanzaro with our complete holiday guide. From the ancient streets of the historic center to the modern districts, we'll guide you through all the events and celebrations that make the Christmas season unforgettable in the Calabrian capital.
The heart of the celebrations develops around Piazza Matteotti and Corso Mazzini, where the traditional Christmas market offers artisanal products and local gastronomic specialties. The historic center lights up with characteristic illuminations, while the Monumental Complex of San Giovanni hosts exhibitions and cultural events. Along the path connecting the Basilica of the Immaculate to the Cathedral, visitors can admire handcrafted nativity scenes and participate in folkloric events.
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Grand evening of music and notable guests.
L'Anno che Verrà is a grand evening of music and emotions organized by Rai1 to bid farewell to 2023 and celebrate the arrival of 2024. This year it is hosted by Crotone and the Calabria Region.
Where: Crotone | More Info: The Year to Come
Concert of Max Pezzali with replays of his musical career.
Max Pezzali will be in the square of Corigliano-Rossano for a concert that will recall his musical career, with over 7 million records sold and 21 albums released. It will be an intergenerational party with music and words that start from cassette tapes and are still current today.
Where: Corigliano Rossano | More Info: Max Pezzali Concert
Automatic cable car with 52 cabins.
The winter sports facilities in Camigliatello Silano offer ski slopes and a cable car for a day of winter sports.
Where: Camigliatello Silano | More Info: Skiing in Camigliatello Silano
Visit to the 16th-century fortification of Le Castella.
Isola di Capo Rizzuto offers a variety of activities and attractions, including the 16th-century fortification of Le Castella, the Capo Piccolo promontory with Bronze Age artifacts, and the Marine Protected Area of Capo Rizzuto.
Where: Isola di Capo Rizzuto | More Info: Capo Rizzuto Island