Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the magic of Christmas in Posillipo! Our guide takes you through all the festive events and activities in Naples' most panoramic district. Whether you know the area well or are here for the first time, you'll find everything you need to fully experience the Christmas atmosphere.
From the waterfront of Via Posillipo to the Villa Comunale, the district transforms into an enchanting Christmas journey. Traditional markets wind through the historic streets, while local churches host sacred music concerts. In characteristic squares, such as Piazza San Luigi, you can admire artisanal nativity scenes and participate in cultural events celebrating Neapolitan traditions.
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Luci d'artista that transform the Villa Comunale into an enchanted garden.
The city of Bacoli transforms into a true enchanted garden with the Luci d'Artista, illuminating the Villa Comunale and historic center with fantastical animals, houses, and scenic walkways.
Where: Bacoli | More Info: Bacoli: Christmas Illuminations
A unique concert that combines famous opera arias with Christmas pieces.
The Christmas Concert at Teatro San Carlo features a selection of opera arias and traditional Christmas pieces performed by renowned musicians. The program includes music by Giuseppe Verdi, Luigi Arditi, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Gioachino Rossini, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Georges Bizet, Irving Berlin, Hugh Martin, Jule Styne, and James Lord Pierpont.
Where: Naples | More Info: Christmas Concert at the San Carlo Theatre
Religious celebration with veneration of the faithful and solemn masses.
The Feast of San Gennaro is a religious and cultural celebration honoring the Patron Saint of Naples, San Gennaro. The event includes prayers, solemn masses, and veneration of the faithful.
Where: Naples | More Info: Feast of the Patronage of San Gennaro
Stroll through the artisan workshops of San Gregorio Armeno
Christmas in Naples is a moment of undisputed beauty, full of life. The Neapolitan lives this period intensely, especially in sharing meals and respecting the many traditions. The city offers a rich variety of events, including the stroll through the artisan workshops of San Gregorio Armeno, the Christmas Gospel Concert at the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore, and the unique culinary tradition.
Where: Naples | More Info: Christmas in Naples
"Free concerts and performances in Piazza del Plebiscito."
"Napoli's New Year's Eve is a rich event celebrating the arrival of the new year with music, art, and free concerts, events, and performances."
Where: Naples | More Info: New Year's Eve in Naples
Guided tour through the opulent rooms of the palace.
Visit the Royal Palace of Naples for a unique experience among the artworks and history of the palace, with decorated rooms featuring frescoes and luxurious furnishings.
Where: Naples | More Info: Visit to the Royal Palace of Naples
Private exclusive tour with English-speaking guide and three-hour walking visit.
Guided walking tour of Naples' historic center, including Piazza Plebiscito, Galleria Umberto, Castel Nuovo, Spaccanapoli, and San Gregorio Armeno. The guide will accompany you through the city's main monumental attractions.
Where: Naples | More Info: Spaccanapoli: Walk through the Historic Centre
A journey through time with historical artifacts and ancient tunnels.
Visit Napoli Sotterranea to immerse yourself in a 2400-year historical path, spanning from the remains of the ancient Greek-Roman aqueduct to the air raid shelters of World War II.
Where: Naples | More Info: Naples Underground: Guided Tour
Unique street in Naples where high-quality artisanal nativity scenes can be admired.
San Gregorio Armeno is a historic street in Naples famous for its artisan workshops that create Neapolitan nativity scenes. These workshops, including Rosario and Gennaro Di Virgilio, Fratelli Capuano, Gambardella, and Ferrigno, offer terracotta and wood statues representing both classic and contemporary nativity figures.
Where: Naples | More Info: San Gregorio Armeno: Street of the Nativity Scenes
Visit to the Greek-Roman agora and macellum remains.
The archaeological complex of San Lorenzo Maggiore is a historic site rich in ancient remains, including the Greek-Roman agora and the macellum, offering a unique view of ancient Naples. The entrance is in the cloister and beneath the beautiful church of San Lorenzo Maggiore, one can visit the remains of the agora, dating back to the 4th century BC, and the "tabernae" that faced the lower decumanus and the two lateral cardines.
Where: Naples | More Info: Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore: Nativity Scenes