Mercatini al Castello — Christmas Markets at Palazzo Mediceo
Edition 2025 Finished Free Gastronomy Local produce Heritage

Mercatini al Castello — Christmas Markets at Palazzo Mediceo

29 Nov 2025 — 21 Dec 2025
Ottaviano — Napoli (263)

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Edition 2025 — Mercatini al Castello

The 2025 edition of the Mercatini al Castello took place at the Palazzo Mediceo in Ottaviano from November 29 to December 21, with openings on weekends and a finale concentrated in the days from December 18 to 21. The castle was set up as a Christmas village with craft displays, a food and wine trail dedicated to the specialties of the Vesuvius territory, entertainment and shows, Santa's House, and guided tours of the palace. Free admission.

From November 29 to December 21, 2025, the Palazzo Mediceo in Ottaviano hosted a new edition of the Mercatini al Castello, confirming its status as one of the most popular Christmas events in the Vesuvius area, in the province of Naples.

The palace was transformed into a Christmas village: huts and stalls of crafts and gift ideas, a food and wine trail with local specialties, entertainment and shows for all ages, Santa's House with workshops for children, and guided tours of the historic halls. Opening hours were set at 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM on Thursdays and Fridays and 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, with the highlight weekend from December 18 to 21.

The initiative, with free admission, was included in the 2025-2026 Metropolitan Events Program of the Metropolitan City of Naples, as part of the «Tra fede e cultura» (Between faith and culture) project, confirming the role that the Ottaviano castle has now assumed in the cultural programming of the territory.

Programme

Opening from November 29 to December 21, 2025, Thursday and Friday from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Craft displays and gift ideas in the spaces of the Palazzo Mediceo; food and wine trail with specialties of the Vesuvius territory; Christmas entertainment and shows; Santa's House and workshops for children; guided tours of the Palazzo Mediceo. Concluding weekend from December 18 to 21. Free admission.

Highlights

  • Palazzo Mediceo set up as a Christmas village for over three weeks.
  • Food and wine trail with Vesuvius specialties.
  • Santa's House and workshops for children.
  • Guided tours of the castle's historic halls.
  • Event included in the Metropolitan Events Program 2025-2026, «Tra fede e cultura» project.

Prices

Free admission. Tastings and refreshment points for a fee.

Where does it take place — Mercatini al Castello

Palazzo Mediceo (Castello Mediceo)

Salita del Principe, 80044 Ottaviano

Contact Mercatini al Castello

Tel
+39 342 5891074

Mercatini al Castello in brief

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History of Mercatini al Castello

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