Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas charm of Genoa with our complete holiday guide. The port city transforms during the Christmas season, offering a rich program of events and activities for visitors and residents.
The medieval historic center, with Piazza De Ferrari as its focal point, hosts the traditional Christmas market with stalls of local crafts and Ligurian specialties. From Via San Lorenzo to Via Garibaldi, illuminated streets wind through historic nativity scenes, while the Porto Antico welcomes the ice skating rink and the large Christmas tree. The squares and narrow alleys of the center come alive with traditional music and food tastings.
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Christmas fair with artisanal stands and local food.
The Christmas markets in Genoa offer a variety of handmade products and culinary delights, creating a festive atmosphere in the city's historic center.
Where: Genoa | More Info: Genoa Christmas Market
Holiday workshops and local products.
The Christmas Market in Portofino offers a variety of local and artisanal products, holiday workshops, and musical entertainment for both children and adults.
Where: Portofino | More Info: Portofino Christmas Market
Classical music and film scores performed by candlelight.
The Christmas concerts in Genova offer a unique experience of classical music and film scores performed by professional musicians in evocative settings.
Where: Genoa | More Info: Christmas Concerts in Genoa
"Guided tour of handmade nativity scenes in Santo Stefano's historic town center."
"Handmade nativity scenes and holiday traditions in Santo Stefano, featuring guided visits to nativity scenes and musical performances."
Where: La Spezia | More Info: Nativity Scenes in La Spezia
Extraordinary opening of Genoa's museums during the Epiphany Festival.
During the Epiphany Festival, the Museums of Genoa offer an extraordinary opening, allowing residents and tourists to discover the beauty of the city's historical and artistic heritage.
Where: Genoa | More Info: Epiphany
Preparation of new presepisti instructors through theoretical and practical lessons.
The free course for presepisti enthusiasts is an initiative by the city of Genova's traditions department, in collaboration with the Mole and Lanterna Association. The course is structured in theoretical and practical lessons, aiming to prepare new presepisti instructors and to enhance presepial traditions.
Where: Genoa | More Info: Nativity Scenes in Genoa