Discover the festive heart of Gorizia through our comprehensive guide to Christmas events. From the historic center to the lively squares, we guide you through the events that characterize this time of year.
The celebrations center around Piazza della Vittoria, where the Christmas market offers artisanal products and local gastronomic specialties. The route winds through Via Rastello, illuminated by traditional decorations, up to Gorizia Castle, while Corso Italia hosts shows and concerts. Nearby Nova Gorica, just 5 minutes away, enriches the offering with its cross-border event program.
The Christmas Markets in Lignano Sabbiadoro offer a wide range of unique and original gift ideas, perfect for surprising your loved ones. The seaside location transforms into an enchanted kingdom, adorned with thousands of sparkling lights and beautiful decorations. You can ice skate around the Christmas tree in Piazza Fontana and admire wooden houses filled with unique artisanal treasures.
Over 100 nativities displayed throughout the village.
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The 26th edition of Poffabro, Presepe Tra I Presepi, is set within the context of the 800 years since the creation of the first nativity scene by Saint Francis of Assisi in Greccio. The village of Poffabro transforms into an open-air nativity scene with over 100 nativities displayed throughout the village.
Dancing with friendly animators every summer evening.
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The Baby Dance is a recreational event for children that takes place every evening in the summer, at 21:00, at the Beach Village in Lignano Sabbiadoro and in Piazza Marcello d'Olivo. Children can dance and have fun with friendly animators.
Natale d’A…Mare is a spectacular Christmas event in Lignano Sabbiadoro from December 7 to January 6. In Piazza Fontana, you will find the majestic Christmas tree, lights, and Christmas music. You can ice skate around the Christmas tree on the circular ice rink and visit the Food Village and Santa Claus Village.
An artistic work created with sand and water, without the use of glue or similar materials.
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The Sand Nativity in Lignano Sabbiadoro is an artistic work in continuous experimentation and evolution that highlights and encapsulates the meaning of Christmas and the birth of Jesus. This show, now in its 21st edition, transforms the places and landscapes of Lignano and its surrounding territories into scenes of the Nativity through works that restore the most authentic soul of the territory.
300 square meters ice rink in the heart of Lignano Sabbiadoro.
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The ice skating rink in Lignano Sabbiadoro covers 300 square meters of real ice, offering an ice skating experience immersed in the Christmas atmosphere.
The Lignano Express Tourist Train offers a city tour of Lignano, allowing you to admire its beauty and surroundings. From the train's carriages, you can see the Seafront Promenade, the beach, the pedestrian avenue, and the church.
Free cross-border connection for the Dicembre Goriziano.
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The Christmas Train in Gorizia and Nova Gorica is a free connection that runs every 40 minutes, with stops at corso Italia 51/A, via De Gasperi, piazza della Vittoria, and Erjavceva ulica (Nova Gorica). The event is part of the Dicembre Goriziano celebrations and involves both adults and children with cross-border initiatives.
Lighting of the foghera and distribution of sweets and candies.
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The Epiphany Festival in Lignano Sabbiadoro is a traditional enogastronomic event celebrating the arrival of Befana with the lighting of the foghera and distribution of sweets and candies. The festival takes place at Ufficio Spiaggia 5, where participants can taste the pinza, the traditional Friulian dessert.
A large Ferris wheel for a bird’s eye view of the event area and surrounding areas.
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The Santa Claus Village at Parco San Giovanni Bosco offers a variety of attractions for children, including the traditional horse carousel, children's carousels, sweets, and many initiatives and attractions surrounding Santa's house. A large Ferris wheel for a bird’s eye view of the event area and surrounding areas.
A food festival with food trucks from all over Italy and international culinary offers.
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The street food festival in Lignano Pineta offers a wide range of culinary specialties, including over 40 craft beers, wines, cocktails, and street food with 80 different culinary offers. Food trucks arrive from all Italian regions and offer Italian and international dishes, such as those from Mexico and Venezuela.
A dedicated transportation service for Natale d'A…Mare visitors.
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The Trenino di Natale is a transportation service that connects the different areas of the Natale d'A…Mare event, allowing visitors to easily move between the main attractions.
