Is it worth traveling to Italy for Christmas! Yes, yes! Because Italy does the most gorgeous Christmas light displays I have ever seen. There are no dearth of pretty streets in the country and to top it all, during Christmas they have an astounding display of lights and decor! Christmas lights in Italy are put up somewhere around early to mid November (depending on the town/city) and are usually up until mid January. These holiday lights really magnify the atmosphere of the festival. There is an indescribable romance and coziness in the air and the markets and piazzas look twice as nice. The sparkle of a Buon Natale which means Merry Christmas in Italian.
Christmas Lights in Italy
When my husband and I were traveling to Italy on our honeymoon, we came across fabulous light displays in different parts of Italy. The glitter, glamor and magic that Italy brought in our X’mas was unprecdented. Here are some of my favorite Christmas displays across 3 cities:
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN ROME:
A Christmas Tree near Termini
Rome, Italy
A starry evening in Trastevere
Trastevere, Rome
A colorful display near Piazza del Popolo
Next to Piazza del Popolo, Rome
A quiet evening in Rione Monti
Rione Monti, Rome
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN BOLOGNA:
Lucia Dalla’s song lyrics “L’anno che verra`”:
Bologna, Italy
Bologna, Italy
Bologna, Italy
Bologna, Italy
An antique bookstore since 1928
Bologna, Italy
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN PARMA:
The magic of the carousel
Parma, Italy
Christmas Lights in Parma, Italy
Inside a dream
Parma, Italy
Parma, Italy
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
BUON NATALE A VOI!
Further Reading:
- Amalfi Must Do: Pasticceria Sal De Riso
- How to visit the Amalfi Coast from Salerno
- Arrivederci Montalbano- thoughts on Riccardino
- Basilica di Superga with the moon- una meraviglia
- The view from Vomero Hill, Naples
- Circumvesuviana train- easy way to explore Gulf Of Naples
Also read:
Christmas Lights by The Local Italy
18 Comments
Why You Should Visit Italy in Winter – Italophilia
June 5, 2020 at 9:23 pm[…] in Italy is a party especially if you are there from around Christmas till the New Year. The streets are decorated with Xmas lights and there are official sales from Jan 6 until the end of […]
Anonymous
February 25, 2020 at 8:30 amI visited Italy in late November last year. The Christmas lights were indeed magical. Your photos took me right back to Italy! 🙂
Rwithu
February 25, 2020 at 8:32 amI published the above comment without filling in my name. I didn’t mean to make it anonymous! 😀
Italophilia
February 29, 2020 at 1:40 pmNo problem at all 😉 Thank you for liking the pictures. I don’t think I have seen a more magical country than Italy.
Manja Mexi
January 31, 2020 at 8:48 pmI love that Lucio Dalla song up there!! <3 And yes, it's true, Italy does style so well, for Christmas as well.
Italophilia
February 1, 2020 at 9:09 amIs it the same in Slovenia?? Thank you. I miss Italy!
Cristina
December 30, 2019 at 3:54 amBellissime foto Ishita! They do such a beautiful job lighting up Italia. My paesani tell me that Salerno looks amazing. I think festive lights in winter are so important, they really help ‘lighten up’ the dreary winter. Ciao e buon anno! Cristina
Italophilia
January 4, 2020 at 11:33 amThank you cara 🙂 I’m sure Salerno looks spectacular. I saw some images and it really looked majestic. xx
Paola
December 26, 2019 at 4:14 pmBeautiful, tanti auguri a te !!!
Italophilia
December 29, 2019 at 3:19 pmGrazie Paola. Spero che tutto bene!
Lyn Douglas
December 22, 2019 at 3:49 amSimply gorgeous. Buon Natale Ishita. Lyn
Italophilia
December 24, 2019 at 1:37 amGrazie Lyn! Anche a te 😍🎊
KareninCalabria
December 15, 2019 at 11:47 pmBeautiful lights – I think I like the thought-provoking Bologna display the best. Buon Natale and all the best in l’anno che verra’!
Italophilia
December 16, 2019 at 9:56 amThank you! Me too. It’s such a great commemoration! Buon natale a te cara xx
Lisa
December 15, 2019 at 11:03 pmI just love the Christmas lights in Italy. If you’re ever in Turin around Christmas time, you should definitely check them out. They’re spectacular!
Italophilia
December 16, 2019 at 9:55 amI’ll definitely have to make a trip to see Turin during Christmas. Have heard so much! Xx
Darlene Foster
December 15, 2019 at 11:03 pmThe lights in Italy are fabulous. Spain doesn’t light up quite as much but there are some nice displays. We put lights up around our yard but are the only ones on our street. Not like the amazing displays in North America! Have a lovely Holiday Season. xo
Italophilia
December 16, 2019 at 9:55 amGrazie Darlene. Love your posts and interviews on the latest books. So inspiring!! Xx enjoy Christmas time!