Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to the Christmas events guide of Viterbo, the City of Popes. We will guide you through the festive events that bring life to the medieval historic center and the characteristic neighborhoods of the city.
From the heart of Piazza San Lorenzo to the streets of the San Pellegrino quarter, Viterbo transforms during the Christmas period. Traditional markets fill the historic squares, while Christmas lights decorate the medieval palaces and monumental fountains. The living nativity scene in the medieval quarter and food stalls with typical products from Tuscia offer an authentic experience of local traditions.
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Viterbo Holiday Markets and Shopping
Viterbo Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Historic and modern attractions in a snowy landscape.
- Description
- The Viterbo Christmas Village is an unmissable event that transports visitors into a world of snow and ice, immersed in the festive atmosphere. Among the medieval historic center streets, you'll find attractions like Santa's House, the Nativity Scene, and the Ice World.
- Where
- Viterbo | More Info : Viterbo Christmas Village
Cinecittà World Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Complete immersion in a festive culture with over 220 large light installations.
- Description
- Cinecittà World transforms into a large Christmas village with 40 attractions, shows, and markets. Visitors can enjoy traditional sweets, admire lights and decorations, and visit Santa's house. Among the attractions are the welcome show Christmas Show, the Chinese Lantern Festival, and the ice show Christmas On Ice.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Cinecittà World Christmas Market
Piazza Navona Christmas Market
- Union of tradition and modernity in a historic setting.
- The Christmas Market at Piazza Navona is a must-see event in the heart of Rome's historic center. The square will be filled with lights and wooden stalls, featuring traditional holiday food, decorations, and nativity scenes, toys, handmade crafts, and books for both children and adults. Santa Claus, La Befana, puppet theater, and street artists will also be present.
- Rome | More Info : Piazza Navona Christmas Market
Piazza Mazzini Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Sixty wooden stalls with artisanal products and gourmet food.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Piazza Mazzini features sixty wooden stalls with artisanal products and gourmet food. The atmosphere is lively with Christmas carols, star-shaped lights, and a dedicated Santa's House for children.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Piazza Mazzini Christmas Market
CityLab Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- 50 artisanal stands in a 20,000 sqm area.
- Description
- The CityLab Christmas Market features 50 artisanal stands in a 20,000 sqm area, food and beverage zones, festive decorations and lighting, performances and projections, street artists, a kids' area, and an extensive internal parking.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : CityLab Christmas Market
Viterbo Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Village at Villa Borghese
- What to Expect
- An imaginary journey through eight cities around the world.
- Description
- The Christmas Village at Villa Borghese is a unique event that transports visitors to eight cities around the world, featuring musical performances, an 800-square-meter ice rink, Italy's largest Nativity scene, and many other attractions.
- Where
- Rome | More Info : Christmas Village at Villa Borghese
Viterbo Other Holiday Activities
Ice Skating Rink
- What to Expect
- Ice skating rink open until the end of January.
- Description
- The ice skating rink set up in Piazza Verdi provides a fun winter experience for the whole family.
- Where
- Viterbo | More Info : Ice Skating Rink
Rudolph's Stable
- What to Expect
- Rudolph's stable, cared for by elves.
- Description
- The Stalla di Rudolph is an attraction at the Viterbo Christmas Village where you can visit Rudolph's stable, cared for by elves, in anticipation of the long journey ahead in the most magical night of the year.
- Where
- Viterbo | More Info : Rudolph's Stable
Children's Post Office
- What to Expect
- Write and send letters to Santa Claus directly from the magical post office.
- Description
- At Palazzo degli Alessandri, in the heart of San Pellegrino, a magical post office has been opened where every child can write and send their letter to Santa Claus.
- Where
- Viterbo | More Info : Children's Post Office
Living Nativity Scene
- What to Expect
- A living nativity scene set up in the medieval village of Bagnaia.
- Description
- The Living Nativity Scene in Bagnaia transforms the medieval village into a living scene of the Nativity, with costumed figures reenacting the story of Jesus' birth.
- Where
- Viterbo | More Info : Living Nativity Scene