Presepe Vivente dell'Anno Zero

Living Nativity of Year Zero 2025-2026

The 2025-2026 edition opened on St. Stephen's Day (December 26) and concluded on Epiphany (January 6). At the Torri di Properzio and Porta Venere, with free admission from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, visitors could choose between two routes—with or without animation—to experience the events from the time of Jesus and Roman Spello.

Costumed figures brought to life weavers, carpenters, blacksmiths, bakers, apothecaries, healers, and merchants of ancient Hispellvm. On January 6th, the procession of the Magi started from Piazza Kennedy, winding through the streets of the historic center with a majestic camel before entering the Nativity scene.

December 26 - January 6

• Reenactments of the living nativity scene at the Torri di Properzio and Porta Venere, free admission 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Two routes available: with or without animation
• Costumed figures: weavers, carpenters, blacksmiths, bakers, apothecaries, healers, merchants

January 6 - Epiphany

• Procession of the Magi from Piazza Kennedy through the historic center, with a camel, to the Nativity scene