Campania during Christmas <\/strong>can be a lovely destination for a short holiday.The long t<\/strong>raditions<\/strong> and the unique folklore<\/strong> are mixed with the lovely nature of places such as the Amalfi Coast<\/strong> or the strong identity of centers like Naples and Salerno<\/strong>.<\/p>\n From city decorations to traditional foods, the period between November and <\/strong>January is full of things to see and do<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Each city has its own calendar of <\/strong>events<\/strong>, which changes every year. What doesn\u2019t change is the peculiarity of some spots that are worth a visit regardless what they organize to entertain people.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tourists from around the world are used to visit the Amalfi Coast during summer.<\/p>\n The weather is perfect to enjoy the small towns and the sea at their best. Still, this area can surprise you even in winter<\/strong>, when visitors are gone and the towns go back to their residents.<\/p>\n The scenographic nature and towns of the Amalfi Coast are particularly <\/strong>charming during<\/strong> Christmas<\/strong>, since they somehow look like a real-size representation of the \u2018presepi<\/em>\u2019, the nativity scenes that are so popular among Italians.<\/p>\n Light decorations<\/strong> are strategically placed to enhance the architectures and create a fairytale atmosphere.<\/p>\n When it comes to Christmas lights, every town of the Amalfi Coast has its own style and Minori <\/strong>is certainly one of the most appreciated.<\/p>\n I suggest you to rent a car, drive along the panoramic road and stop to each town<\/strong> to discover the Christmas events, or just to see the views or taste a traditional Christmas dish.<\/p>\n To appreciate the Amalfi coast during Christmas you should like tranquillity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The towns are small and don\u2019t offer great or fancy entertainments. However, seeing the fireworks <\/strong>reflecting off the Italian sea on New Year’s Eve<\/strong> and spending the rest of the night on<\/strong> the beach<\/strong> with the residents is a unique experience that you should try at least once in a lifetime.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n During Christmas many are the cities embellished with decorations. However, Sorrento has take this tradition to another level.<\/p>\n From November to January, the town center is transformed into a magical word<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The streets are lit with colored lights<\/strong>, while buskers and street artists <\/strong>share their talents with the visitors.<\/p>\n The heart of this Christmas atmosphere is Piazza Tasso, where a big Christmas Tree<\/strong> is set every year.<\/p>\n The official Christmas Tree lighting ceremony <\/strong>is an event that summon both residents and tourists, and the Tree is set up to give a music and light show each hour.<\/p>\n Sorrento has also a rich calendar of holiday events, called “M’illumino d\u2019<\/strong>inverno”<\/strong> that includes cinema, music, dance, art and food.<\/p>\n These events, together with the natural attractions, the hikes and the traditional customs, make Christmas in Sorrento a truly memorable experience.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another city in which Christmas lights enhance the winter atmosphere is Salerno.<\/p>\n 27 km of city streets are embellished with light installations and decorations<\/strong>!<\/p>\n Salerno also hosts a large Christmas market<\/strong>. The stands display handicrafts or typical foods<\/strong>. It’s the perfect place to find a last minute present or an original souvenir.<\/p>\n Since it si a larger city, Salerno has many things that are worth to see, like the Arechi Castle<\/strong>, the Minerva’s Garden<\/strong> or the promenade<\/strong> in front of the sea.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Naples is one of the largest cities in Italy and, as you can immagine, there are lots of things to see and do during a Christmas holiday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n You can think that in such a big city it could be impossible to feel the festive atmosphere, however Christmas is an important event for the residents.<\/p>\n Like the other cities, in Christmas Naples is an explosion of lights and decorations, especially the historic center.<\/p>\n The most folkloristic part of the center is Via San Gregorio Armeno<\/strong>. This street is renowned for the Neapolitan nativity scenes, called \u2018presepi<\/em><\/strong>\u2019, that are displayed on stands and handicraft shop windows.<\/p>\n Small statues and scale models are often handmade by master artisans<\/strong> that are continuing this tradition since the 1700s<\/strong>. The interesting thing is that artisans doesn\u2019t limit their work to religious figures, but they also represent famous artists or VIPs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This mix between the sacred and the profane makes the experience of visiting Via San Gregorio Armeno even more interesting.<\/p>\n If you like presepi, you can find some wonderful ones in many churches or at popular location such as the\u00a0Certosa Museum of San Martino<\/strong>, the Palazzo Reale<\/strong> or the\u00a0Royal Palace of Caserta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Of course, this is just a brief overview of all the wonders that you can enjoy in Campania during Christmas. T<\/strong>here are many other small towns and large cities that offer unique events<\/strong>. Fortunately, p<\/strong>eople in Campania are very friendly<\/strong> and if you want to discover something more all you have to do is just ask them<\/strong>! They\u2019ll be happy to suggest you the best things to see and do around.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Campania during Christmas Campania during Christmas can be a lovely destination for a short holiday.The long traditions and the unique folklore are mixed with the lovely [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3328,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,148,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1058","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-amalfi-coast","category-naples","category-sorrento-coast"],"yoast_head":"\nTHE AMALFI COAST DURING CHRISTMAS<\/h2>\n
SORRENTO DURING CHRISTMAS<\/h2>\n
SALERNO DURING CHRISTMAS<\/h2>\n
NAPLES DURING CHRISTMAS<\/h2>\n