Three well-hidden but surprisingly visible nativity scenes have been created in Lazio. Their meticulous details will leave you speechless!
The Nativity Scene in the Cannata in Arpino
The Nativity Scene in the Cannata in Arpino
The Church of Santa Maria di Civita in Arpino hosts one of the nativity scenes handmade by Gino Palma. The small crib is set inside a Cannata, the traditional terracotta vase, symbol of Ciociaria and protagonist of the UNESCO World Heritage Corsa del Gonfalone di Arpino. Learn more…
The Underwater Nativity Scene in the Lake Bolsena in Capodimonte
The Underwater Nativity Scene in the Lake Bolsena in Capodimonte – photo by Massimiliano Bellacima @Comune di Capodimonte
The underwater nativity scene of Capodimonte, created in 1992 by the sculptor from Viterbo Catia Cutigni, lies seven metres deep on the bottom of Lake Bolsena. The three life-size statues are visible thanks to a fascinating trick of the light and to the the big comet star. Learn more…
The tiny nativity scene in the coffee pot in Viterbo
The Tiny Nativity Scene in the Coffee Pot in Viterbo
In Pianoscarano, a neighbourhood of Viterbo, small objects from the past found in flea markets come back to life in the hands of the artist Gigi Cozzolino, who transformed an old coffee pot into a warm shelter for a tiny nativity scene, with even a woman from a small balcony gazing at the stars. Learn more…