Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the Christmas charm of Potenza through our comprehensive guide to festive events. From the historic center to the lively squares, we'll guide you through the discovery of Lucanian Christmas traditions.
The city transforms during the holidays, with the characteristic Christmas market in Piazza Mario Pagano, the lights decorating Via Pretoria, and cultural events at the Francesco Stabile Theater. From tastings of typical Lucanian products to artisanal nativity scenes in historic churches, the city center offers a festive route that extends to neighboring districts, connecting the main points of interest through an itinerary rich in Christmas atmosphere.
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Potenza Holiday Markets and Shopping
Matera Magic Christmas
- What to Expect
- Living Nativity with paths dedicated to people with motor disabilities.
- Description
- The Matera Christmas Village is a holiday event held in the central Piazza Vittorio Veneto of Matera, offering traditional products, holiday crafts, gifts, and more. The event includes the House of Santa Claus, Lego Story, street artists, bagpipes, concerts, and Christmas carols.
- Where
- Matera | More Info : Matera Magic Christmas
Potenza Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Living Nativity Scene in the Sassi of Matera
- What to Expect
- A 1.5 km itinerant path through the suggestive Sassi di Matera.
- Description
- The XIV edition of the Presepe Vivente nei Sassi di Matera, titled "IL PRESEPE D’ITALIA: LUCE SUL FUTURO," promises to offer a unique experience. The 1.5 km path will traverse the heart of the historic center and the magical Sasso Caveoso, featuring over 200 actors, historical reenactors, and theatrical companies from all over Italy.
- Where
- Matera | More Info : Living Nativity Scene in the Sassi of Matera