Last week I told you that it was beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Amalfi as they began to put up the Christmas lights and decorations throughout town. On December 8th, for the celebration of the Immaculate Conception, Amalfi’s Christmas lights were turned on and celebrated with a marching band from Minori and fireworks that were postponed from the rained out Festival of Sant’ Andrea. It was a festive and lively way to start the Christmas season in Amalfi! This year the Christmas lights are pretty and quite different in each part of town. Here’s a photo tour this year’s Christmas lights in Amalfi.
This year, for the first time that anyone can remember, they built a large pyramid-shaped albero di natale (Christmas tree) in Piazza Flavio Gioia.
At night the Christmas tree is really striking, especially when you’re walking around the piazza and along the waterfront.
The most beautiful lights in town are along the main road overlooking the Marina Grande Beach. If you look through the lights you can spot the bell tower of the San Biagio Church.
The small Piazza dei Dogi is entirely blue this year, with large blue and white sparkling balls and a pretty winter scene.
The road leading into Piazza Duomo is covered with arcs of white and yellow lights. Just beyond you can catch a glimpse of a big red bow.
The Banco di Napoli in Piazza Duomo is wrapped with a large red bow, which the locals either adore or hate. (Isn’t that always the case with Christmas lights?)
The Duomo of Amalfi is gorgeous at night with all the lights in the piazza below. This year it is also lit with colored lights that cycle through different colors, which I didn’t capture well in my night photos.
When I arrived in Amalfi last Wednesday evening, I heard Christmas music coming from the Piazza Duomo. The band from Minori was in town for the Immacolata procession, and during the Mass they were marching around Amalfi playing Christmas songs. Here are a couple of quick videos I made to give you a taste of the Christmas celebrations and lights in Amalfi this year.
Happy Holidays from the Amalfi Coast!
Thank you Laura for sharing. I felt as though I was right there in Amalfi and marching along behind the band. Next Christmas!
Ciao Mom! Yes…. next year for sure!! 🙂 We’ll be marching along with the marching band arm in arm and laughing!
How beautiful! I love that tree
The tree has been the subject of much conversation in Amalfi. Some love it, some aren’t sure, some like it during the night only …. and on and on. 🙂 I love that it’s simple and white, and it’s much more festive than the little tree they’ve had in the Piazza Duomo the last two years.
Love it. Love it, love it, love it. How special to see this summer paradise all geared up for the holidays – it’s another face of Amalfi, but no less beautiful.
Ciao Annika! You’re right that it’s a totally different side of Amalfi, and I agree that it’s such as beautiful. I love the winter here … I feel like I see the city better without the layer of tourism. It’s really lovely! 🙂
Very charming. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for stopping by Linda! 🙂
This year Christmas lights are very special compared to previous years. Don’t miss them! Lots of program over Christmas Eve (Dec.24th) and New Year’s Eve (Dec.31st).
Ciao Andrea! You are the first person from Amalfi to comment on my blog! 🙂 You are right, the Christmas lights are especially beautiful this year. I love the lights along the stradone – they make that lovely walk even more beautiful. Thank you for stopping by and for your comment!
Beautiful! We were there last summer and it’s so great to see it all dressed up for Christmas! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed the winter look for Amalfi, Andrea! 🙂
It’s surprising how similar the light display is in Amalfi compared to Padua. The bows on the buildings and hanging balls must all come from the same manufacturer. Have all the comune placed an order together, I ask? (Maybe it’s a money-saver ?!) We even have the changing lights like on your duomo, but on a famous café-Pedrocchi. Merry Christmas!
Ciao Irene! I was thinking how strange that was …. until I was reading the poster with holiday events in Amalfi just now and noticed that it says that the light display in town was created by “Luminal Park” of Verona. Who did the lights in Padua this year? Wonder if it’s the same company? It really surprised me that a company from up your way would do the lights in Amalfi! I guess we know “the look” for Luminal Park! 🙂 Merry Christmas to you, too!
Great video. Buona Natale!
Ciao Carmie! So happy you enjoyed those videos. Buone feste! 🙂