The Nativity Scene Tells a Story — Exhibition of Artistic Nativity Scenes
The exhibition of artistic nativity scenes in the historic villas of Giussano
About The Nativity Scene Tells a Story
The Nativity Scene Tradition
Il Presepe Racconta is the exhibition of artistic nativity scenes that enlivens Giussano, a municipality in the province of Monza and Brianza, every Christmas. Now in its twentieth edition, it is a well-established event in the city's Christmas calendar, attracting visitors from all over the Brianza region and beyond.
Artisan Nativity Scenes in Historic Villas
The exhibition is set up in the historic villas of Giussano, particularly at Villa Mazenta, where halls display handmade nativity scenes created with various techniques and materials. From classic nativity scenes to more original interpretations, each work tells the story of the Nativity with the care and passion of artisans, in a journey that combines tradition, art, and faith.
An Event for Everyone
Organized by the Gruppo Amici del Presepio with the patronage of the Municipality, the exhibition offers free admission and is open from the Immaculate Conception to Epiphany. It's a perfect occasion for a Christmas family outing, to rediscover the meaning of the nativity scene and admire the work of those who, year after year, keep this tradition alive in the heart of Brianza.
The Nativity Scene Tells a Story — edition 2026
For Christmas 2026, 'Il Presepe Racconta', the exhibition of artistic nativity scenes now in its 24th edition, returns to Giussano. The exhibition will be open from December 8, 2026, to January 6, 2027, hosted in the city's historic villas, including Villa Mazenta.
The nativity scenes, handmade with various techniques and materials, tell the story of the Nativity in a journey that combines tradition and creativity. The exhibition, with free admission, is organized by the Gruppo Amici del Presepio with the patronage of the Municipality of Giussano. The inauguration is scheduled for the afternoon of December 8.
Programme The Nativity Scene Tells a Story 2026
The exhibition of artistic nativity scenes can be visited from December 8, 2026, to January 6, 2027, in the historic villas of Giussano. Typical hours:
- Saturdays — 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
- Sundays and holidays — 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Inauguration on the afternoon of December 8. Free admission. Final hours will be confirmed by the organizers.
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Practical information — The Nativity Scene Tells a Story
Where
Villa Mazenta, Piazza San Giacomo, Giussano (MB).
How to get there
Giussano is located in Brianza, along the SS36 Milan-Lecco. By car, take the Giussano exit; by train, take the Milan-Asso line.
Opening Hours and Admission
Open from the Immaculate Conception to Epiphany; typical hours are Saturday 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, Sunday and holidays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and 3:00 PM-6:00 PM. Free admission.
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Where does it take place — The Nativity Scene Tells a Story
Villa Mazenta
Villa Mazenta, Piazza San Giacomo, 20833 Giussano