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TRAVEL · December 15, 2010

Christmas Lights & Music in Amalfi 2010

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.

Christmas Tree Amalfi 2010

At night the Christmas tree is really striking, especially when you’re walking around the piazza and along the waterfront.

Christmas Tree Night Amalfi 2010

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.

Christmas Lights Amalfi

The small Piazza dei Dogi is entirely blue this year, with large blue and white sparkling balls and a pretty winter scene.

Christmas Lights Piazza dei Dogi Amalfi

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.

Piazza Duomo Christmas Lights Amalfi

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?)

Christmas Ribbon Lights Amalfi

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.

Duomo of Amalfi Christmas Lights

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!

Posted In: TRAVEL · Tagged: Amalfi, Christmas, December, Holidays, winter

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Comments

  1. Sandra says

    December 15, 2010 at 14:21

    Thank you Laura for sharing. I felt as though I was right there in Amalfi and marching along behind the band. Next Christmas!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 16, 2010 at 19:15

      Ciao Mom! Yes…. next year for sure!! 🙂 We’ll be marching along with the marching band arm in arm and laughing!

      Reply
  2. The Food Hunter says

    December 15, 2010 at 16:37

    How beautiful! I love that tree

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 16, 2010 at 19:16

      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.

      Reply
  3. Annika says

    December 15, 2010 at 19:32

    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.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 16, 2010 at 19:17

      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! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Linda K says

    December 16, 2010 at 01:34

    Very charming. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 16, 2010 at 19:18

      Thanks for stopping by Linda! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Andrea C says

    December 16, 2010 at 10:17

    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).

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 16, 2010 at 19:20

      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!

      Reply
  6. Andrea says

    December 19, 2010 at 23:15

    Beautiful! We were there last summer and it’s so great to see it all dressed up for Christmas! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 21, 2010 at 11:34

      Glad you enjoyed the winter look for Amalfi, Andrea! 🙂

      Reply
  7. An American in Padua says

    December 20, 2010 at 15:36

    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!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 21, 2010 at 11:33

      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!

      Reply
  8. Carmie of the Single Nester says

    December 22, 2010 at 23:45

    Great video. Buona Natale!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 28, 2010 at 11:24

      Ciao Carmie! So happy you enjoyed those videos. Buone feste! 🙂

      Reply

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