Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to the Giardinetti-Tor Vergata festive guide, your reliable companion for discovering Christmas celebrations in our neighborhood. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, this guide will accompany you through all the events and activities of the festive season.
From the traditional Christmas market in Piazza dei Tribuni to the lights adorning Via Walter Tobagi, the neighborhood transforms into a center of festivities. Artisanal stalls extend to Largo Augusto Corelli, while Torre Nova park hosts shows and family activities, offering a festive route that connects the most characteristic points of the area.
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Giardinetti-Tor Vergata Holiday Markets and Shopping
Piazza Navona Christmas Market
- Union of tradition and modernity in a festive atmosphere.
- The Christmas Market at Piazza Navona is a must-see event in the heart of Rome's historic center. The square will be filled with lights and wooden stalls for the traditional Befana market. The stands will offer typical Christmas delicacies, festive decorations, and suggestive nativity scenes, toys, handmade crafts, and books for both children and adults. Santa Claus, the Befana, puppet theater, and street artists will also be present.
- Rome | More Info : Piazza Navona Christmas Market
Piazza Mazzini Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Sixty wooden huts with handmade crafts and gourmet food.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Piazza Mazzini features sixty wooden huts with handmade crafts and gourmet food. There are Christmas carols, star-shaped lights, and a Santa's House for children. The atmosphere is marked by Christmas lights, holiday crafts, and wonderful creations.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Piazza Mazzini Christmas Market
Circus Maximus Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A unique Christmas market in Rome's historic center with over 1,000 gift ideas.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Circus Maximus offers over 1,000 gift ideas created by carefully selected artisans. Within the Garum Museum of Cuisine, visitors can find products of craftsmanship, design, plants, flower design, illustrations, and luxury vintage. The atmosphere is characterized by soft lights, cinnamon and clove scents, creating a unique environment in Rome's historic center.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Circus Maximus Christmas Market
Christmas Village at EUR Laghetto
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with ice rink and creative workshops for children.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Laghetto dell'Eur offers a wide range of festive activities, including taking a photo with Santa Claus, visiting the elf village, and enjoying the ice rink or amusement park. Children can participate in creative workshops and meet Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, and Olaf.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Christmas Village at EUR Laghetto
Giardinetti-Tor Vergata Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas World at Villa Borghese
- What to Expect
- Reproduction of 8 world cities with original folkloric performances and gastronomic attractions.
- Description
- Christmas World at Villa Borghese offers an extraordinary journey through the festive atmospheres of various world cities, featuring scenic installations, Christmas markets, games, and performances.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Christmas World at Villa Borghese
Auditorium Parco della Musica Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Concerts and shows for all tastes in a unique setting.
- Description
- The Mercatino di Natale at Auditorium Parco della Musica features a rich lineup of pop, jazz, and rock concerts, as well as the Roma Gospel Festival and children's shows in collaboration with the Globe Theatre. The event also includes OPS!, a contemporary circus showcase with international companies.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Auditorium Parco della Musica Christmas Village
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- What to Expect
- Procession of the Madonna statue along the Tiber.
- Description
- The Festa dell'Immacolata is a religious celebration honoring the Virgin Mary, featuring traditional processions and rituals that call the community to reflect on her spiritual significance.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Christmas Concerts
- What to Expect
- Unique musical celebration with international artists.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert is an annual musical event that gathers international artists to celebrate Christmas with a series of classics and evocative themes. The event takes place every year in Rome and promotes a fundraising campaign for charitable projects.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Christmas Concerts
Visit of Santa Claus
- What to Expect
- Visit the secret rooms of Santa Claus inside the Castle of Lunghezza.
- Description
- The Fantastic Castle of Santa Claus in Rome offers an incredible and fantastical journey, with great shows, special events, encounters, magic, acrobatics, and many surprises. Gaze in awe and experience the true world of Santa Claus.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Visit of Santa Claus
Giardinetti-Tor Vergata Other Holiday Activities
Christmas in Rome
- What to Expect
- Historical celebration with re-enactments and exhibitions dedicated to Rome's history.
- Description
- The Natale a Roma event celebrates the city's founding with a rich cultural program of meetings, guided tours, exhibitions, and performances.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Christmas in Rome
Nativity Scenes of Rome
- What to Expect
- Over 120 cribs from 22 countries worldwide.
- Description
- The "100 Presepi in Vaticano" exhibition gathers works by numerous artisans depicting the Nativity scene, displayed under Bernini's Colonnade in St. Peter's Square.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Nativity Scenes of Rome
Ice Skating Rink
- What to Expect
- Ice skating rinks with holiday animations and lessons for children.
- Description
- The ice skating rink in Rome offers various options for children and adults, with rinks open in different locations around the city, such as Cinecittà World, Luneur Park, and Villa Borghese. Each rink provides a unique experience with animations, ice skating lessons, and holiday attractions.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Ice Skating Rink