{"id":14705,"date":"2023-12-13T22:42:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T03:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=14705"},"modified":"2025-12-16T13:31:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T12:31:05","slug":"presepe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/presepe","title":{"rendered":"Christmas in Naples: All About Presepe & Via San Gregorio Armeno"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Naples means business when it comes to nativity scenes, which are called presepe<\/em> (singlular) or presepi<\/em> (plural). Hands down, the epicenter of activity is Via San Gregorio Armeno, a tiny vicoletto<\/em> – narrow Neapolitan street. Chock-full of artisans and tiny merchant shops, the vendors sell beautiful sets, figurines and handmade materials for families to make their own scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nativity scenes are a treasured tradition in all of Italy. However, the type of nativity scene in Naples known as a presepe Napolitano<\/em> is well-known throughout the country for its intricacy and over-the-top-ness! Did we just invent a word? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, read on to find our more about their history and how to get your hands on your own when visiting the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Neapolitan nativity scenes known as presepi<\/em> are adored by Italians and the tourists that flock to see them. Photo credit: Sailko<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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