Sassi di Matera Living Nativity Scene

December 7th to January 5th, 2025 Living Nativity Scene in the old town

From December 7th to January 5th, 2024, are taking place in Basilicata 10 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 14th 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:
– 7-8-14-15-21-22-28-29 December 2024
– 4 and 5 January 2025
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).
Discover something more>>>

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