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Genoa showcases Christmas 2025 near the old harbor and Via Garibaldi, with maritime lights and historic façades dressed for the season. Enjoy festive tours, seasonal markets and holiday celebrations that blend seaside charm with Ligurian culinary delights.
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Top Christmas Events In and Around Genoa
- Mercatino di San Nicola
- Fiera di Natale a Genova (Genova)
- Epifania 2025 Celebrations in Genoa
- La Spezia in Festa 2024: Elf and Zampognari Performances (La Spezia)
- Confeugo Ceremony
- Mercatale Big Christmas Market
- New Year's Eve in Rapallo (Rapallo)
- Portofino Christmas Lunch & New Year's Eve Dinner (Portofino)
- Santa Claus Holiday Village in Santa Margherita Ligure (Santa Margherita Ligure)
- The Grinch and the Magic of Christmas in Camogli (Camogli)
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Genoa Christmas Events
Genoa Christmas Markets and Shopping
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Discover the Mercatino di San Nicola, Genoa's largest Christmas market for solidarity, running from November 29 to December 23, 2025. This cherished tradition hosts over 120 associations and artisans, offering unique handmade gifts, traditional crafts, and festive food. Proceeds support vital charitable projects, making every purchase a contribution to the community.
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Experience the magic of the Fiera di Natale a Genova, a charming Christmas market set in the historic center of Genoa. From December 1st to 24th, wander through festive streets filled with artisan stalls offering unique handmade gifts, seasonal decorations, and local delicacies. It's the perfect place to find special presents and soak in the holiday spirit.
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Experience the festive spirit at the Mercatale Big Christmas Market in Genoa's Piazza De Ferrari. This vibrant event brings together local artisans and vendors, offering a delightful array of handmade crafts, unique gifts, and delicious seasonal treats. It's the perfect place to find special Christmas presents and soak in the holiday cheer.
Genoa Other Christmas Activities
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Genoa comes alive for Epifania 2025 with three days of festive events for all ages. Experience the historical 'Corteo dei Magi' with 85 participants, culminating in a final representation at the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo. Witness the enchanting 'Les Mongolfieres' spectacle and the beloved Befana's descent from a fire truck ladder, bringing candy and cheer.
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La Spezia comes alive with 'La Spezia in Festa 2024,' offering a magical weekend of holiday entertainment. On Saturday, December 14th, the Mazzetta neighborhood will be filled with the enchanting sounds of zampognari playing traditional melodies. The following day, Sunday, December 15th, the historic center will transform into a wonderland with stilt-walking elves in colorful costumes parading through key squares and streets. These events promise to add a special touch of festive cheer and wonder to the holiday season.
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Experience the Confeugo ceremony, a deeply rooted tradition of Genoa dating back to the 14th century. This event features a symbolic procession and the ceremonial burning of a laurel trunk, representing good fortune for the new year. Civic leaders share reflections on the city's present and future, making it a significant cultural observance.
Christmas Events Near Genoa
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