Candele a Candelara - Christmas Village
Visitors wander through an ancient medieval village filled with wooden market stalls offering handcrafted candles, gifts, and seasonal crafts. Electric lights are shut off twice each afternoon, leaving the entire village glowing exclusively in the warm light of thousands of candles. The festival features live demonstrations of medieval beeswax candle making, illuminated stilt walkers, musical bands, and traditional nativity scenes, alongside heated dining halls serving local cuisine.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Entry contribution: €4 for entry before 13:00; €6 for entry after 13:00. Children under 10 enter free.
Hours
10:00–20:00; lights-out moments at 17:30 and 18:30, each lasting 15 minutes.
Ages
All ages (children under 10 free)
Neighborhood
Candelara
Food & Drink
Food stalls operate at lunch and dinner, and two heated dining structures serve traditional local dishes.
Parking
Parking for tourist buses in Candelara has a €30 contribution, subject to available spaces. Bus access is by reservation only, arranged by travel agencies.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive before 1 p.m. if you want the lower admission contribution; children under 10 enter free.
- Use the free shuttle from Pesaro railway station to reach Candelara without driving.
- If travelling by tourist bus, have your travel agency reserve access with the organizers; bus arrivals are reservation-only.
- Tourist-bus parking has a €30 contribution and is subject to available spaces, so arrange access through your agency.
- Dress warmly for the candlelit intervals, which take place outdoors in the village during event evenings.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children under 10 enter free.
- The artificial lights are switched off twice on each event evening for 15 minutes.
- The 2026 edition is newly certified as an Evento di qualità by Unpli.
- The Bottega degli Elfi is being expanded and strengthened for 2026.
Links & Contact
Run by Pro Loco di Candelara
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can children do at the festival?
Children can take part in creative workshops at the Bottega degli Elfi, meet Santa at his cottage, and see the traditional nativity.
What food and drink is available?
Two heated facilities serve traditional local dishes, and food stands offer food at lunch and dinner.
How can visitors travel to Candelara without a car?
Take the train to Pesaro station and use the free shuttle bus to Candelara.
Do tourist buses need to arrange access in advance?
Yes. Travel agencies must reserve access for tourist buses and coordinate arrivals and departures with the organizers.
Can visitors join guided tours during the festival?
The Candle Train can, on request, include guided visits to Villa Berloni, the Pieve of Santo Stefano, and the textile and embroidery museum.
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