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Events in Naples for the weekend from 4 to 6 December 2015
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Many events for the first weekend of December in Naples including concerts, Christmas markets, the party in Via Duomo and much more!

The month of December starts and the events in Naples for the weekend from 4 to 6 December 2015 they anticipate Christmas holidays with cultural events and markets.

They return on Sunday free museums in Naples; the concerts in the sacred places, near the Chapel of Vasari and guided tours to Rione Terra, with a dip in ancient Rome. At Cloister of Santa Maria La Nova It will take place Backlight 1991-2014, a photographic exhibition on the history and events of the city of Naples in its last 25 years. The group of Central Naples with James Senese at the Dejavù in Pozzuoli, with jazz music mixed with Neapolitan art.

The city of Benevento with its provinces will host the Festa del Torrone, local specialty; the Christmas markets of Castle of Limatola and the illuminations and stalls of San Lorenzello. Also Caserta Old prepares for Christmas with its markets and in Naples the district of Secondigliano will try to redevelop the area with handmade stands and cribs. Finally the Gaetano Filangieri Civic Museum of Naples will reopen, after 16 years, the Agate Room to kick off the Neapolitan Christmas, while the Maschio Angioino host Towers and Nougats to taste pieces of artisan nougat.

Cultural events in Naples

Concerts at the Chapel of Vasari

chapel of the vasari

Every Friday, until 11 December 2015, the Vasari Chapel, at the Monumental Complex of S. Anna dei Lombardi, there will be the "Chamber Music Festival“, A festival full of appointments with young and talented musicians. Already in its 18th edition, the Festival includes a classical repertoire with instruments such as the cello, strings or piano, all within the splendid setting of the Vasari Room. The Viotti Quartet will perform this weekend.

When: from the 20 and 26 November and 4 and 11 December 2015
Dove: Monumental Complex of S.Anna dei Lombardi, Piazza Monteoliveto 4
For timetables and details see the article on Concerts at the Chapel of Vasari

Guided tour of the Rione Terra

Every weekend, until January 18, 2016, the cultural kermesse will take place "Between land and sea. At the origin of taste”Whose protagonist is Pozzuoli, precisely the Rione Terra. The archaeological area will transport visitors to the ancient Roman world, between the streets of the past and historic buildings, old taverns and grain stores. Some have remained intact, while others will be unearthed by multimedia installations. In practice it is a real sensory journey with a dip in the past.

When: from 25 October 2015 to 18 January 2016, every weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
Dove: archaeological area of ​​the Rione Terra
All information on guided tours can be found in the article dedicated to Guided tour of the Rione Terra

Backlight 1991-2014

Naples becomes the protagonist of an exhibition: “Backlight 1991-2014”. It is a photographic exhibition at the Cloister of Santa Maria la Nova which traces the life of ancient Neapolis in its last 25 years, from 1991 to 2014. The exhibition is part of the event "We illuminate the monuments inside and out”And includes about 60 photos and 800 images by some of Naples' most renowned photojournalists.

When: from 24 October 2015 to 7 January 2016
Dove: Cloister of Santa Maria La Nova, Piazza Santa Maria la Nova 44
The precise indications on the event are in the article dedicated to Backlight 1991-2014

Towers and Nougats

towers and nougats

Saturday 5 December 2015, at the Maschio Angioino of Naples, the initiative "Towers and Nougats“, A tasty and interesting journey inside the Castle. Visitors will be able to taste pieces of artisan nougat in a guided tour that also includes a visit to the wonderful location with rooms, chapels and works of art.

When: 5 December 2015
Dove: entrance lane Maschio Angioino, Piazza Castello
For prices and details see the article on Towers and Nougats

Free museums in Naples

Sunday 6 December 2015 the initiative returns to peep out #Domenicaalmuseo with free admission to several Italian museums. Naples also adheres to this cultural event and, with the approach of Christmas and the start of Christmas initiatives, people will be able to go to various museums, archaeological areas, excavations and gardens and spend a day immersed in culture, in a completely free.

When: Sunday 6 December 2015
Dove: in several museums in Naples
For the list of structures participating in the initiative, consult the article on Free museums in Naples

Guided tours to the San Carlo

This weekend at the Teatro San Carlo special guided tours will take place with "stories about the work”Curated by Riccardo Canessa. The goal is to bring the public closer to the art of opera, normally considered an art only for a few. The visits will be offered in multiple languages ​​and will tell the story of the wonderful and historic San Carlo Theater in Naples.

When: from 5 to 8 December 2015
Where: Teatro San Carlo, via San Carlo 98 | Opera Cafè Scaturchio, Piazza Trento e Trieste
Program and prices are in the article dedicated to Guided tours of the San Carlo Theater

Music

Music in the sacred places

Continue the cycle of free concerts that, this weekend, will take place at the Church of Apparent Santa Maria. The initiative started on November 27, 2015 with the performance of a score by Alessandro Scarlatti. The following weekends, including this one, will have the Nativity and the Virgin Mary as their theme. The organized events are free and include guided tours in the splendid frames of the sacred places where they take place.

When: Saturday 5 December 2015
Dove: Church of Santa Maria Apparente, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 605, Naples
Details on the concerts are in the article Music in the sacred places

James Senese and Central Naples

James Senese-Naples-Central

A unique and exclusive concert that James Senese and Napoli Centrale will propose to the Dejavù of Pozzuoli. Friday 4 December 2015, they will be guests of a concert that combines jazz music with Neapolitan song. Of African-American origins, James Senese is the only historical member of Napoli Centrale, one of the best saxophonists in Italy. With his sax, both tenor and soprano, he will propose the old and new hits of the Neapolitan group.

When: the 4 December 2015
Dove: Dejavù club, via Campi Flegrei 1, Pozzuoli (Na)
Prices and details are in the article dedicated to James Senese and Central Naples

festivals

Feast of nougat

The “Festa del Torrone e del Croccantino” arrives in Benevento, precisely in San Marco dei Cavoti. Already in its 15th edition, the event was born to celebrate the classic sammarchese nougat, one of the specialties of the area with two qualities: Nougat Baci, a sugar glaze covered with almonds and hazelnuts; and the classic croccantino, that is a mixture of almonds, hazelnuts and sugar covered with dark chocolate. In addition, the party will be enriched by craft stands, street shows and Christmas markets.

When: from 5 to 8 December 2015 and 12 and 13 December 2015
Dove: San Marco dei Cavoti (BN)
More details on the event are in the article dedicated to Festa del Torrone.
Our article to know the other festivals in Campania at the weekend.

Christmas in Naples and Campania 2015

Markets at the Castle of Limatola

Until 8 December 2015, Castello di Limatola, in Benevento, will host the Cadeau Christmas Market at the Castle. It is an evocative Christmas village, within the splendid setting of the Castle, where jesters, waders, gospel choirs, historical reenactments, Santa Claus and stands of Christmas crafts, will give guests the true magic of Christmas. Entertainment music will play in the background and the Castle will be illuminated by lights and the lights of the stalls.

When: from November 13 to 8 December 2015
Dove: Limatola Castle, Via Castello 1 - Medieval Village of Limatola (BN)
The indications on the market are in the article Markets in Castello di Limatola

Illuminations and Markets in San Lorenzello

Illuminations and Markets in San Lorenzello

Throughout the month of December 2015 and until January 31, 2016, San Lorenzello, Benevento, will host the 2015 Christmas Markets. As part of the "Illuminate your country" initiative, the event includes Christmas stalls, artistic lights, ice skating and food and wine stands. In addition, visitors can also visit the Green Park within which there is the City of Dinosaurs, with around 20 statues in resin and life size of the dinosaurs; or they can visit the faience, ie the local ceramic factories.

When: from December 1 to 31 January 2016
Dove: historical center of San Lorenzello (Bn)
Details and information are in the article dedicated to Christmas markets in San Lorenzello

Christmas in Secondigliano

The district of Naples, Secondigliano, will also celebrate Christmas with the “Christmas in Secondigliano” event. The event, promoted by the Arte Presepiale association, has as its objective the redevelopment of the most degraded areas of Naples and, for the occasion, food and wine stands, cribs, handicrafts, paintings and sculptures will be set up, all under the artistic lights positioned along the main street.

When: from 1 to 30 December 2015
Dove: Secondigliano Course, Naples
The indications on the event are in the article dedicated to Christmas in Secondigliano

Christmas village in Caserta Vecchia

The celebrations continue in anticipation of Christmas and Caserta also dresses up. The splendid medieval village of Caserta Vecchia will host the “Borgo di Natale” event with a rich program of events. Stalls of handicraft products, activities for the little ones, exhibitions, lights, concerts, shows and food and wine stands will welcome visitors in a suggestive and Christmas atmosphere. In addition, with the purchase of a solidarity beer you can participate in the collection of funds for the construction of training centers in Senegal.

When: from 6 to 8 December 2015
Dove: Piazza Vescovado, Caserta
More information on the event is in the article on Christmas village in Caserta Vecchia

Other events

Feast of Via Duomo

party in via duomo

Saturday 5 December 2015 in the main artery of Naples, in via Duomo, the initiative "Welcome back Agate". The Agata Room of Gaetano Filangieri Civic Museum will open to the public after 16 years of closure and will kick off Christmas initiatives in the city of Naples. Until 22.00 hours you can access the museums involved at reduced prices and combine culture to shopping with shops open until extended hours.

When: 5 December 2015
Working hours:: museums open up to 22.00 | shows up to 24.00
The complete program of events in museums is in the article dedicated to Feast of Via Duomo

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