Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to Civitavecchia's Christmas events guide! We have gathered all the festive appointments and most interesting activities to help you discover the Christmas spirit in our port city.
The historic center of Civitavecchia transforms during the holidays, with Piazza Leandra hosting the traditional Christmas market and Via Trieste illuminated by characteristic Christmas decorations. Along the seafront, from Forte Michelangelo to the Marina, you'll find food stalls, musical performances and children's entertainment, while the Cathedral offers sacred music concerts in the evocative atmosphere of its naves.
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Civitavecchia Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Exhibition of Nativity Scenes
- What to Expect
- Unique and varied nativity scene exhibit with light and perspective effects.
- Description
- The Mostra dei Presepi at the Historic Port of Civitavecchia is a cultural event featuring around 50 nativity scenes of various types and sizes, each with its own historical, artistic, and religious significance. The exhibits include large nativity scenes, miniatures, and dioramas in various architectural styles, with light and perspective effects that highlight the significance of the Nativity event.
- Where
- Civitavecchia | More Info : Exhibition of Nativity Scenes
Open Porta Marina
- What to Expect
- Exhibition of nativity scenes with authentic and new works.
- Description
- The Nativity Scenes exhibition at the Old Rock in the Historic Port of Civitavecchia is an important event for the city's Christmas tradition, featuring works of various sizes and styles, from classical to modern and fantastical.
- Where
- Civitavecchia | More Info : Open Porta Marina
Chestnut Festival in Tuscia
- What to Expect
- Opening of characteristic cellars with tasting of local dishes.
- Description
- The Giornate della Castagna in Canepina feature a rich program of cultural, musical, and gastronomic events, celebrating chestnuts as the main agricultural product. The festival includes opening of characteristic cellars, tasting of local dishes, historical and musical performances, and guided tours of the historic center.
- Where
- Canepina | More Info : Chestnut Festival in Tuscia
Civitavecchia Other Holiday Activities
Archaeological Hike to Caldara di Manziana with a Visit to Bracciano Castle
- What to Expect
- Archaeological and historical exploration in a natural environment.
- Description
- The Archeotrekking at Caldara di Manziana with a visit to Castello di Bracciano offers a unique experience of historical and natural exploration, combining the discovery of archaeological sites with a visit to a medieval castle.
- Where
- Bracciano | More Info : Archaeological Hike to Caldara di Manziana with a Visit to Bracciano Castle
The Curse of the Farnese – Halloween Party in Caprarola
- What to Expect
- Murder mystery dinner and treasure hunt among Farnese legends.
- Description
- La Maledizione dei Farnese is an event that combines history and Halloween, transporting participants back in time among ghosts, intrigues, and hidden secrets of the powerful Farnese family.
- Where
- Caprarola | More Info : The Curse of the Farnese – Halloween Party in Caprarola