The weekend from 9 to 11 December 2016 in Naples will be full of cultural and Christmas events!
In weekend from 9 to 11 December 2016 a Napoli there will be events for all tastes and for all ages. As Christmas approaches, we recommend a visit to the Christmas Park in Cervino or to the Santa's Village at the Bird Park.
If you want something different than usual there is N'Albero, the 40-meter mast built on the Lungomare, while ice lovers can admire the Nativity scene of ice to Piazza Garibaldi or go to have fun on the skating ring in Torre del Greco.
If you prefer to expand your cultural baggage, you can visit the Royal Palace of Caserta illuminated to party only 3 euro, the Egyptian section at the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of the treasure of San Gennaro at 6 euro or the 18th-century crib at the Royal Palace.
For those who love exhibitions, there is an exhibition Hidden treasures at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore alla Pietrasanta, curated by Vittorio Sgarbi, and the photographic exhibition “Impossible Naples Project” at the PAN. Let's see the events in detail.
Cultural events
Hidden Treasures
All projects Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore at Pietrasanta the exhibition of “The Hidden Treasures” was set up. Caravaggio, Tino di Camaino, Gemito ”. The exhibited works belong to private collectors that have never exhibited them in museums. The exhibition will host a hundred works including paintings and sculptures that have characterized the last seven hundred years. Among the artists we mention: Caravaggio, Gemito, Francesco Solimena, Giorgio de Chirico and Antonio Ligabue.
When: from December 9 11 all'2016
Where: Church of Santa Maria Maggiore alla Pietrasanta, via dei Tribunali (Na)
All the details in our article on the exhibition.
The Royal Palace of Caserta at 3 euro
The Royal Palace of Caserta will light up for Christmas and you can visit with a entrance fee of 3 euro. During the Christmas season visitors can also attend exhibitions, concerts and theatrical performances. Saturday, for example, will be represented "Rosso Vanvitelliano" with the younger artists of the Teatro Stabile di Innovazione.
When: from December 9 11 all'2016
Where: Palace of Caserta, viale Douhet n. 2 / A
To know details and program, visit thededicated article.
Sansevero Chapel at 3 euro
On the occasion of the Night of Art in the historic center, the Sansevero Chapel will carry out aextraordinary evening opening with special entrance a 3 €.
When: 10 December 2016
Where: Cappella Sansevero, via Francesco De Sanctis, 19 / 21
More info in the article onopening of the Sansevero Chapel.
Impossible Naples Project
The Impossible Naples Project has been set up at the PAN. It is a project realized by the photographer Marco Maraviglia who with his works reinterprets the places of Naples. The highlight of the exhibition is the work Reloaded metamorphosis, the longest panorama of Naples in the world with its 8 meters in length. The public will be asked to participate in the recognition of the places portrayed in the works by completing a form.
When: from December 9 11 all'2016
Where: PAN - Palace of the Arts of Naples, via dei Mille n. 60 (Na)
Visit to the 18th century crib
On the occasion of Christmas it will be possible to visit the 18th century crib preserved in the Palatine Chapel of the Royal Palace. The Nativity is composed of 210 characters and 144 accessories, many of which were made by famous artists of the past and master crib art including Lorenzo Mosca, Francesco Celebrano and Giuseppe Sammartino, author of the "Veiled Christ".
When: the 9 December 2016
Where: Royal Palace, Piazza del Plebiscito n. 1 (Na)
For more info, read the our article on the visit to the nativity scene.
Museum of the treasure of San Gennaro at 6 euro
The Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro houses one of the most precious treasures in the world, even richer than that of the Queen of England. To encourage visits not only to tourists but also to citizens admission ticket will cost 6 euros for several months. Everyone will be able to admire the famous gem-shaped miter of San Gennaro, a headgear with almost 4000 precious stones.
When: from December 9 11 all'2016
Where: Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro, via Duomo n. 149
For all information, visit thearticle on the Treasure of San Gennaro
Visits to the Egyptian Section of the Archaeological Museum
The staff of the Archaeological Museum organized some guided tours of the Egyptian section and some conferences during which each curator of the exhibition will illustrate his discoveries made during the preparation work. On Saturday there will be a conference entitled "Ancient Egypt and the Mediterranean: a reinterpretation through the MANN collections" by Caterina Cozzolino.
When: Saturday 10 December 2016
Where: National Archaeological Museum of Naples, National Museum Square 1 (Na)
All the details in the article on Visits to the Egyptian section of the MANN.
Evening visits to the Solfatara
You can participate in guided tours that will lead you to the discovery of the millennial crater. The visit will be enriched by scientific experiments, stories and tastings of geothermal cuisine. Visitors can taste anchovies cooked in the steam of a fumarole.
When: Saturday 10 December 2016
Where: Solfatara volcano, via Solfatara n. 161
Further details in the piece on the Night visits to the Solfatara.
Antiques on show
All projects Mostra d'Oltremare the "Antiquari in Mostra" event will take place where you can find unique pieces, or items to collect, valuable antique objects, or furniture and objects of various kinds that could also be an original gift idea for your loved ones on the occasion of Christmas.
When: Sunday 11 December 2016
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare, viale JF Kennedy n. 54 (Na)
For all information, visit thededicated article.
Visit to the Bourbon Gallery
Il fourth route of the Galleria Borbonica has celebrated a year and is expected to celebrate the event an extraordinary opening at 5 euro. The itinerary winds through the evocative underground tuff roads to re-emerge on the surface in the Palazzo Serra di Cassano, where you can admire the courtyard and the majestic staircase of the Sanfelice.
When: Saturday 9 December 2016
Where: Bourbon Gallery, Via D. Morelli (Garage Morelli)
All the details in the piece on the visits.
Giorgio De Chirico on show in Amalfi
In Amalfi, in the Mag Gallery, it will be possible to admire the exhibition entitled "The reconstruction”By Giorgio De Chirico, the most important exponent of metaphysical painting. The exhibition provides 13 canvases that take up subjects already experienced youth. Some of them are "Orestes and Electra", the "Combattimento con leone" and "The painter".
When: from December 9 11 all'2016
Where: Mag Gallery, Ancient Arsenal - Largo Cesareo Consul n. 3 Amalfi
All the details in our article on the exhibition of De Chirico.
Christmas in Naples
N'Albero alla Rotonda Diaz
"N'albero" will be raised on the seafront for Christmas, a tree with multicolored 1.300.000 LED about 30 meters high. Inside the structure contains an elevator that will allow you to reach the various floors, where you will find three bars / restaurants and a shopping arcade. Around there will be live shows, children's installations, cribs exhibitions and food and wine events.
When: from the 10 December 2016
Where: Rotonda Diaz on the waterfront of Naples
Would you like to know more? Read the article on "N'albero"
Markets and Living Nativity in Licola
Il Christmas market and the Living Nativity they will come to life in Licola. There will be the opportunity to visit the archaeological park of the institute and its greenhouses, you can buy local fruit and vegetables, jams and handicrafts. The living nativity scene with its 300 figures will animate the party with scenes of everyday life.
When: from December 9 11 all'2016
Where: Licola di Pozzuoli, Falcone Institute - Via Domizia n. 150
For more info, read the our article about it.
Christmas park in Cervino
The 2nd edition of "Cervino" will take placeChristmas and Flavors"The biggest Christmas Park in Italy where you can admire them scenographic lights made by the great masters of Campania. There will be Christmas carols, nativity shows, craft markets, street performers, concerts, circus magic and food stands.
When: from December 9 11 all'2016
Where: Sun's Royal Park, via Cervino n. 5 Cervino (Ce)
In our article details about the event.
Sciant and scuffed Tombola
At the Teatro Lazzari Felici will take place the Sciant and scuffed Tombola as part of the 2016 Christmas event in Naples ... and pazzielle. At the evening there will be the nice Alan De Luca, the scantosa Elena Vittoria and the chansonnier Francesco Cuomo, who will give life to a funny tombola in the most authentic atmosphere and tradition of the alleys of the Quartieri Spagnoli.
When: the 11 December 2016
Where: Lazzari Felici Theater, via Santa Maria dell'Aiuto n. 17
Torre del Greco ice rink
In Torre del Greco adults and children can have fun during the Christmas holidays with the Track on the ice. The Ice Village is a real ice village of about 200 square meters and will be open every day until midnight, with discounts for school groups. Inside, wooden houses will also be installed to brighten the atmosphere.
When: from December 9 11 all'2016
Where: Villa Comunale V.Ciaravolo - Torre del Greco (NA)
For more info, read the our article on the Ice Track.
Ice Crib
A great man will be sculpted in Piazza Garibaldi for Christmas Nativity scene of ice outside the station. The crib has been created inside a container from a group of workers who will work on 20 tons of ice. It will be a work of art in which the shepherds will be near life size and the huts will be rich in detail.
When: from December 9 11 all'2016
Where: outside Piazza Garibaldi station, near the Hotel Terminus
For more info, read the our article on the Ice Crib.
Santa Claus Village at the Bird Park
The Santa Claus Village of the Birds Park has been set up at Lago Patria, in a magical forest where elves and fairies can not be missed. There will be a ranch with horses and a stagecoach which will take you around the woods. You can participate in an interactive musical, at the ball with the elves and at the biscuit laboratory.
When: from December 9 11 all'2016
Where: Location Lago Patria in the Municipality of Giugliano in Campania
For more info, read our article on Santa's Village.
Music
Gospel choir Euphoria
The Euphoria gospel choir counts well 25 members among tenors, contralto, sopranos and bass, directed by the master Emanuele G. Aprile. On 10 December at 20:00 the choir will perform in the Immaculate Conception Parish of Cercola, while on 11 December at 21:00 Pastor Ron & Euphoria choir's Gospel Show at the Basilica of San Gennaro.
When: on 10 and 11 December 2016
Where: various locations
For more info, read the our article about it.
Orchestra Napolinova Concert
At the Bellini Theater will perform the Napolinova Youth Orchestra which has debuted in the 2014 receiving numerous awards and participating in many international festivals. On Sunday at 11:30 the Orchestra will play you Mozart's Concerto for flute and harp K 299 and S. Prokofiev's Symphony n.1 op.25 “Classical Symphony”.
When: the 11 December 2016
Where: Teatro Bellini, via Conte di Ruvo n.14 (Na)
In our article details about the event.
Arena Flegrea Indoor Concert
Within the Mostra d'Oltremare many cultural, musical and artistic events will take place in the new Foyer of the Arena Flegrea. A renovated space, a welcoming and elegant environment where you can dance in the special area or remain seated at the table while admiring the show. Saturday will be the Helen Tesfazghi concert 20: 30
