Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover Ponticelli's Christmas program with our complete event guide. We have gathered all the most interesting events and activities to help you fully experience the festivities in our Neapolitan district.
From the historic center to the main square, Ponticelli transforms during the Christmas period. Traditional markets in Piazza Vincenzo Aprea, light displays along Via Ottaviano, and the living nativity scene at the Church of Santa Maria della Neve create a festive atmosphere. Within a few kilometers, neighboring towns also offer characteristic events, such as sacred representations in San Giorgio a Cremano and artisanal fairs in Cercola.
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Ponticelli Holiday Light Displays
Artist Lights
- What to Expect
- Thematic light installations in various points of the city.
- Description
- The Luci d'Artista in Salerno is an annual event that transforms the city's streets and squares into an enchanting stage of lights and colors. The event features thematic light installations such as the "Circo" and the "Zodiaco" and extends to various points in the city, including via Irno, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and the Historic Center.
- Where
- Salerno | More Info : Artist Lights
Ponticelli Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market of Via San Gregorio Armeno
- What to Expect
- Handmade nativity scenes and artistic statues.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Via San Gregorio Armeno is a unique place to admire handmade nativity scenes and artistic statues. The street is famous for its artisan workshops that create both traditional and modern nativity scene characters, including shepherds, animals, and famous figures.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Christmas Market of Via San Gregorio Armeno
Christmas Market in Piazza Municipio
- What to Expect
- Farmers' market with fresh products and traditional Italian cuisine.
- Description
- The Coldiretti's Christmas Village in Piazza Municipio offers a unique experience with a farmers' market, traditional cuisine, agriasilo, and educational farm. Visitors can taste typical Italian and regional dishes, participate in tastings and cooking lessons, and buy fresh products directly from the farmers.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Christmas Market in Piazza Municipio
Christmas Market at Limatola Castle
- What to Expect
- A mandatory path inside and outside the castle with itinerant performances and scheduled stops.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Limatola Castle is a holiday event held at Limatola Castle. The event features various Christmas markets with local products, handicrafts, and traditional food. There are itinerant performances, scheduled stops, and activities for children, such as Santa's Cabin and the Wish Tree.
- Where
- Limatola | More Info : Christmas Market at Limatola Castle
Father Christmas House at Limatola Castle
- What to Expect
- "Christmas markets with itinerant performances and handmade products."
- Description
- "The Christmas markets at Limatola Castle offer a wide range of handmade and local products from the Campania region, with itinerant performances and scheduled stops like Santa's Hut and the Tree of Wishes."
- Where
- Limatola | More Info : Father Christmas House at Limatola Castle
Ponticelli Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Nativity Scenes in Salerno
- What to Expect
- Over twenty presepi created by artists from Campania.
- Description
- The Mostra Presepiale "Città di Salerno" is an artistic event celebrating presepi art with over twenty presepi created by artists from Campania. The event is dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi and commemorates the eighth centenary of the First Sacred Representation.
- Where
- Salerno | More Info : Nativity Scenes in Salerno