One of the main attractions of Christmas in Puglia is a visit to the living nativity scene. The days in which it is possible to find the living nativity scene in Puglia are from December 26th to January 6th.
Here is the list of the best living nativity scenes in Puglia:
- Alberobello
- Tricase
- Locorotondo
- Rutigliano
- Casamassima
- Ostuni
- Specchia
We are sure that Christmas 2022 in Puglia will be dedicated to living nativity scenes. After the limitations of these years, there is a desire to redeem oneself and live Christmas as usual.
The tradition of the living nativity scene in Puglia is deeply felt. In some of the cities listed, the living nativity scene has reached its fiftieth edition.
Living nativity scene in Alberobello
The living nativity scene in Alberobello can be visited from December 26th to December 29th 2022. To access the living nativity scene in Alberobello it is necessary to book in advance, it will be possible to book starting from the first week of December 2022. To access the living nativity scene in Alberobello it is mandatory the green pass.
The living nativity scene of Alberobello was born fifty years ago. The first edition was held in the churchyard of the Church of Sant'Antonio, a beautiful place.
Over the years, the living nativity scene of Alberobello has moved to the "Aia piccola" area.
It is a time to meet again, in humanity and faith. Many young faithful also participate in the Alberobello crib. Each year the nativity scene is held with a different theme. In the last year the theme was: "Joseph's paternity". Beautiful initiative of high cultural and spiritual value.
Living nativity scene in Tricase
The living nativity scene of Tricase was born in 1986 and named The Bethlehem of Italy for the size of the place and because of the twinning with the Parish of Bethlehem since 2004.
It will reach its forty-first edition this year. Thanks to the support of Procolo di Tricase, the living nativity scene of Tricase has reached a national resonance.
Access is free for all. An estimated 80,000 to 100,000 visitors per year are distributed over the 8 opening nights.
The 39th edition was dedicated to Don Tonino Bello.
Living nativity scene in Locorotondo
In Locorotondo the present Living 2022 will be held on 26 December 2022 and 1 - 2 -6 January 2023 in the historic center of Locorotondo there will be about 80 appearing with Ancient crafts.
Choices of the Nativity
Herod and Pontius Pilate, Magi on January 6, a fortune teller from another time, Angel who reaches Mary, scouts and young Catholic action are defining skits, folk dance group, and two other scenes in the process of being defined.
To access the living nativity scene of Locorotondo
- Green pass
- Control of flows as the historic center has narrow streets
- Offer to enter the path 1 euro and proceeds to charity (Caritas, Long distance adoptions and how much you decide from year to year)
Manager
Parish of San Giorgio Martire and Pro Loco Locorotondo
Living nativity scene in Rutigliano
The living nativity scene of Rutigliano will reach its twenty-second edition.
Living nativity scene in Casamassima
The living nativity scene of Casamassima takes place in the ancient village of Casamassima and will reach its fourteenth edition.
Living nativity scene in Ostuni
Living nativity scene in Mottola
In Mottola, in the province of Taranto, will be held the XXI edition of the living nativity scene. You can visit the living nativity scene 2022/2023 of Mottola on December 19, 2022 and January 5, 2023