Living Nativity of Giove
The medieval village becomes a little Bethlehem amidst torches, fires, and over 100 participants
About Living Nativity of Giove
A Bethlehem in the alleys of Giove
Every December, the historic center of Giove, a small municipality in the province of Terni overlooking the Tiber valley, hosts the Living Nativity, a re-enactment of the Nativity that involves the entire town. The route, about one kilometer long, winds through the streets, alleys, and squares of the medieval village and features over 50 scenes and more than 100 characters.
Crafts, scenes of life, and animals
Residents transform into artisans, Roman soldiers, merchants, and shepherds, reconstructing workshops, ancient crafts, and moments of daily life from the era. The experience is made immersive by the decision to turn off the village lights: the path is lit only by torches, braziers, and fires. Along the route, various animals—donkeys, horses, and sheep—are also encountered, completing the setting.
A community event
Costumes and props are largely made from recycled materials thanks to the participation of volunteers. The event, organized with the involvement of the Municipality of Giove, has free admission and is one of the most cherished Christmas events in the Terni area.
Living Nativity of Giove — edition 2026
For Christmas 2026, the Living Nativity Group of Giove will re-enact the Nativity that transforms the village into a little Bethlehem each year. The route, about one kilometer long, will traverse the streets, alleys, and squares of the historic center with over 50 scenes and more than 100 characters: artisans, Roman soldiers, merchants, and shepherds. With the lights off, the path will be illuminated by torches and fires, with donkeys, horses, and sheep along the way.
Programme Living Nativity of Giove 2026
The precise dates and times for the 2026 edition have not yet been published. Based on previous editions, the event takes place over two days during the Christmas period (typically around December 26th and 28th), with visitor departures from 5:00 PM from Largo Buonarroti. The final program will be announced by the Living Nativity Group of Giove.
Detailed program coming soon.
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How to get there
Giove is reachable by car from the Attigliano exit of the A1 Milan-Naples motorway. By train: Attigliano-Bomarzo station on the Rome-Florence line. The route starts from Largo Buonarroti.
Admission
Free.
Tips
Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing: the route takes place entirely outdoors, through stone streets and alleys. For information: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Living Nativity of Giove
Centro storico di Giove
Largo Buonarroti, 05024 Giove