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Sassi di Matera Living Nativity Scene

December 8th to January 6th, 2024 Living Nativity Scene in the old town

Basilicata-Sassi di Matera
08 Dec 2023 - 06 Jan 2024 Basilicata -Matera  Christmas | Exhibits-Museums-Visits | Folklore-Traditions

From December 8th to January 6th, 2024, are taking place in Basilicata 9 representations of the Sassi di Matera Living Nativity Scene, one of the most anticipated and evocative events in Basilicata.

The Sassi di Matera Living Nativity Scene – this year at its 13th edition – is held in the famous “Sassi”, ancient cave dwellings situated in the old town of Matera.

Six scenes (Annunciation, Sanhedrin, Market, Ancient Trades, Herod’s court, Nativity) are performed in the old fascinating town creating an emotional atmosphere.
Thanks to further performers, the daily life of Judea under Roman rule also lives again in the city center.

USEFUL INFORMATION
Each representation lasts about 40 minutes
Dates:
– 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 29, 30 December 2023
– 5 and 6 January 2024
Paid entrance ticket. Reservation required
Information on the website>>>
Call for info +39 0835 339401
or send a mail to info[at]presepematera.it
See also the facebook page>>> for changes or updates
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THE TOWN OF MATERA
Since 1993 The Sassi and the park of the rupestrian churches of Matera are Unesco site
In 2019 Matera was the European Capital of Culture
Matera
is so particular that the “Sassi” have been used in many Christian-themed films, including The Gospel According to St. Matthew (Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1964) and The Passion of the Christ (Mel Gibson, 2004).

WHAT ELSE IN MATERA?
A good occasion to visit Casa Noha>>>, an immersive journey to discover the millenary history of Matera

ARE YOU SPENDING YOUR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS IN ITALY?
See on ItalybyEvents a selection of further Christmas Events around Italy>>>

Thanks to Resolfa for the picture

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