The best living cribs in Naples and the rest of Campania for Christmas 2019 with costumed figures, re-enactments, markets and music!
Also this year the municipalities of Campania, including the city of Napoli, are preparing to stage the beautiful living nativity scenes for the period of Christmas .
These are true and proper re-enactments of the Nativity and ancient Bethlehem with hundreds of figures who, in costume, travel an itinerary within a context that re-proposes the workshops of the past, the Cave, the roads and religious traditions of the moment of the birth of Jesus.
In many cases there are also gods markets with many artisan products and music background.
here are the the best living nativity scenes in Naples and Campania.
Napoli
Barra
The program of Christmas events in Barra includes many initiatives, including a living nativity scene in various days in the squares of the municipality.
More information in our article.
When: from 26 to 29 December 2019 and 3 January 2020
Gragnano
The Living Nativity of Gragnano takes place from 26 to 28 December 2019 and on 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 January 2020 in Caprile, in the Parish of San Ciro. Parking is also provided at the Roncalli Middle School.
Where: Caprile, a hamlet of Gragnano
When: from 26 to 28 December 2019 and 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 January 2020
Time: from the 18.00 20.00
Price: free
agerola
The living nativity scene of Agerola can be visited near the Palasport which is located in the hamlet of Campora. There is also a parking area in the Palapasport. The event is included in the busy program of "The path of the Gods".
Where: Agerola, hamlet Campora
When: 21, 26, 29 December 2019 and 4 January 2020
Time: from the 17.00 20.00
Price: free, if you want to do the tasting, you will need to get a ticket at the checkout for € 6
Casarlano
In its twelfth edition, the living nativity scene of Casarlano is considered the "Bethlehem of Sorrento" and its itinerary presents characteristic citrus groves, vineyards and olive groves of rustic funds. It is staged thanks to the work of the masters of the pergola with the chestnut and of the master masons for the masonry works in tuff
Where: Arena Casarlano Via Casarlano 10 - Sorrento (NA)
When: from 26 to 29 December 2019 and 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 January 2020
Time: from the 18.00 20.00
Price: free
Info: 3396495740 - 3348591659 | More information.
Torre Annunziata
The Neapolitan Folkloric Living Nativity Scene has been organized by the Folk 'O Pazziariello Group since 1998. It is made unique by its three-storey structure and a scenography that reproduces the Grotto, the taverns and the shops. the figures wear typical of the 800th century and animate the nativity scene with music, songs and dances.
Where: Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit of Torre Annunziata, Corso Vittorio Emanuele III 316
When: from 27 to 29 December 2019 and from 3 to 5 January 2020
Timetable: 19.15
Price: free
Info: Rita Scognamiglio 3922602617 3475758369 0818621670 | Official website
Caserta
Vaccheria
In the center of Vaccheria di Caserta the Neapolitan Living Nativity of the '700 is staged on a path of about 1km and also crosses the woods adjacent to the village reproducing situations included in the Bible.
Where: Vaccheria di Caserta, Piazza Madonna delle Grazie, Vaccheria, 81100 Caserta
When: 28 and 29 December 2019 and 5 and 6 January 2020
Timetable: from 16: 30 to 19: 30
Price: free
More info in our article.
Salerno
Cava de 'Tirreni
About 200 characters will guide you through the various scenes of the crib that will revive the ancient crafts with the many traditional characters. There will also be stands with food products
Where: Cava de 'Tirreni
When:
- Thursday 26, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 December 2019
- Wednesday 1, Sunday 5, Monday 6 and Saturday 11 January 2020
- Saturday 11 January: Final procession from the village to the parish church
Price: Free Event
Schedule:
- Living Nativity from 17: 00 to 21: 30
- 11 January procession: from 21: 30
Information and contacts: 3341144307 or 3338062707 | More information
Benevento
Morcone
The peculiarity of this living nativity scene is that it takes place in two acts. In the first there is a visit to the "ancient" environments recreated in the historic center, including stairs, alleys and squares. We then meet outside Porta San Marco to attend the Nativity.
Where: Morcone
When: 4 and 5 January 2020
Price: Free Event
Schedule: consult the program
Information and contacts: Official site
Source photo: presepenelpresepe.org
