The Nativity Scenes in the Nativity Scene
The nativity scene village of Pesche comes alive with nativity scenes
About The Nativity Scenes in the Nativity Scene
A Nativity Scene within the Nativity Scene
The village of Pesche, in the province of Isernia, has a shape that seems made for Christmas: its white houses, clinging to the mountainside, outline the silhouette of a large natural nativity scene from afar. For over twenty years, the community has used this extraordinary setting to bring 'I Presepi nel Presepe' to life, a scattered exhibition that fills the historic center with nativity scenes.
Through the Village Alleys
Along the streets and in the niches of the village, dozens of handcrafted nativity scenes are set up, creating an open-air trail to be explored by walking through the alleys. The event includes a national nativity scene competition, aimed at master nativity scene makers and enthusiasts of various categories, and a national poetry prize open to schools and poets, focusing on themes of peace and brotherhood among peoples. There is also a living nativity scene and, in recent editions, the surprising 'Presepe 4.0', with virtual scenes generated by artificial intelligence and viewable via QR code from a smartphone.
Christmas in Molise
Organized by the Municipality of Pesche together with local associations — including I Presepi nel Presepe, Festa nel Borgo, and La Libreria del Molise — the festival takes place from the Immaculate Conception to Epiphany, accompanied by Christmas music and the flavors of local cuisine. It is an event that enhances the cultural and tourist heritage of Molise and attracts visitors from all over the region and beyond.
The Nativity Scenes in the Nativity Scene — edition 2026
For Christmas 2026, the village of Pesche renews the appointment with 'I Presepi nel Presepe'. Along the alleys and in the niches of the historic center, handcrafted nativity scenes return, while the event offers the national nativity scene competition, the national poetry prize, the living nativity scene, and the 'Presepe 4.0' installations with virtual scenes generated by artificial intelligence. The festival is open from the Immaculate Conception to Epiphany.
Programme The Nativity Scenes in the Nativity Scene 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Municipality of Pesche and the organizing associations in the weeks preceding Christmas. The established structure of the event includes:
- Scattered exhibition of handcrafted nativity scenes in the village alleys
- National nativity scene competition for masters and enthusiasts
- National poetry prize on the themes of peace and brotherhood among peoples
- Living nativity scene in the historic center
- 'Presepe 4.0' — virtual scenes generated with artificial intelligence, viewable via QR code
- Christmas music and local cuisine tastings
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How to Get There
Pesche is a few kilometers from Isernia and is reachable by car from the SS17. The nearest train station is Isernia. The village is on a slope and is visited on foot: it is advisable to park near the entrance of the village and wear comfortable shoes.
When
The exhibition is open during the Christmas period, generally from December 8th (or Santa Lucia, December 13th) until Epiphany (January 6th). For the detailed program and edition dates, it is advisable to consult the Municipality of Pesche.
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Where does it take place — The Nativity Scenes in the Nativity Scene
Centro storico di Pesche