Christmas in Naples and the Famous San Gregorio Armeno Christmas Market

Naples, NA, Campania

If you’re planning on being in Naples during the holidays, you must take a stroll through its world-famous Christmas market along Via San Gregorio Armeno. It’s a must for anyone who loves the Holiday season, and if you’re shopping for unique gifts and souvenirs and characteristic nativity sets, it’s the ideal place. 

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San Gregorio Armeno is a street in the historic center of Naples, famous for its traditional nativity scenes and beautiful Christmas-themed stalls, and church.

The streets of the city are filled with lights and colors, music and beautiful decorations. Walking through the alleys of Naples, you’ll want to taste the traditional flavors of Neapolitan Christmas cuisine from the fried calzone stuffed with ricotta, to the sweet mustacciuoli cookies.

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Along the alleys of San Gregorio Armeno, the protagonists are the craftsmen who work on the nativity scenes creating an interesting mix between the sacred and the profane.

So this Christmas, why not book your holidays in Naples and enjoy everything this magical city has to offer! The city has an entire season of events planned.