Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the most interesting Christmas events in Francavilla Fontana with our comprehensive guide. We'll accompany you through the most anticipated festivities of the holiday season in our beautiful Puglian city.
The historic center transforms during the holidays, with the traditional Christmas market in Piazza Umberto I and the light displays decorating Corso Umberto I up to the Basilica del SS. Rosario. The Villa Comunale hosts the living nativity scene, while Via Roma and surrounding streets come alive with artisanal stands and local food specialties. In the Castle Quarter, the ancient palaces provide a backdrop for concerts and traditional performances.
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Three solemn processions with artistic lighting and band concerts.
The Patronal Feast of Maria Santissima della Vetrana is a solemn event celebrating the Madonna della Vetrana, patron of Castellana Grotte. It features three processions, band concerts, artistic lighting, and fireworks displays.
Where: Castellana Grotte | More Info: Patronal Feast of Maria Santissima della Vetrana
Construction of a giant bonfire to celebrate Saint Anthony the Abbot.
The Fòcara di Novoli is a traditional event celebrating Saint Anthony the Abbot with a 25-meter-high and 20-meter-wide bonfire. The festival includes processions, concerts, fireworks, and traditional activities.
Where: Novoli | More Info: Focara of Novoli
Historical procession with Gregorian prayers.
The Passio Christi is a historical and religious event held in Ginosa, featuring historical processions and Gregorian prayers.
Where: Ginosa | More Info: Passio Christi
Unique for its richness of statues and the participation of confraternities.
The Processione dei Misteri in Francavilla Fontana is a religious event that reenacts the scenes of Christ's Passion through statues and confraternities, characterized by a solemn and devout atmosphere.
Where: Francavilla Fontana | More Info: Procession of the Mysteries
Solemn procession through main streets
The Patron Saint Festival of San Francesco De Geronimo is an opportunity to come together in Collegiata and honor the celestial patron of the city of Grottaglie. The celebrations include eucharistic masses, a solemn procession, and musical performances.
Where: Grottaglie | More Info: Feast of the Patron Saint
Historical and religious ritual with lighting of large wood piles.
The Fanove of Castellana Grotte is a historical and religious event that celebrates the Virgin of Vetrana, a symbol of purification and protection of the community. The tradition involves the lighting of large piles of wood, fire that represents the faith and devotion of the community.
Where: Castellana Grotte | More Info: The Fanove
Historic processions with reposition altars and large bonfire.
The ancient processions of Nojana Holy Week traverse the city of Noicattaro, celebrating the resurrection of Christ and the beginning of spring.
Where: Noicattaro | More Info: Week of Crosses