Living Nativity in Gangi

The Living Nativity Scene in Gangi it is perhaps one of the most beautiful that are organized in Sicily, given that it involves the participation of over two hundred extras and involves the whole country. Every year it is always the destination of many visitors who want to discover the beauties of this village more closely but also immerse themselves in a fairytale culture.
Here, then, all there is to know about the Living Nativity in Gangi.

Description of the Living Nativity Scene in Gangi

Il Living Nativity in Gangi is an event held every year in the period of Christmas and which re-proposes the events of the birth of Jesus, catapulting the visitor on a journey that goes from Nazareth to Bethlehem. It is a real one theatrical representation given that 200 extras are involved who represent the various important figures in the events, from the characters of the Nativity to the classic shepherds well known to all lovers of the Crib. There is also a narrator who tells the stories related to the various scenes and other figures who, in period costume, lead visitors to discover the historic centre. Furthermore, visitors who purchase the ticket to participate in the Living Nativity Scene in Gangi will also be able to visit other attractions of the village in the province of Palermo with the same ticket, such as the Ethnoanthropological Museum and Archaeological Museum.

The story linked to the Living Nativity Scene in Gangi

Gangi won in 2014 the title of most beautiful village in Italy, so it is not surprising that the will expressed years earlier by the local authorities to organize a Living Nativity that exploited the particular architecture of the country and brought an increasing number of tourists. Obviously compared to the first edition, which was held in 2008, the event has been enriched every year with many different aspects, making it one of the most beautiful in the whole peninsula. For some years, then, in addition to the theatrical representation there are also other entertainments such as i Christmas markets and village of Santa Claus, to please even the youngest audience.

When the Living Nativity takes place in Gangi

Usually the Living Nativity in Gangi it is organized in the days immediately following Christmas, starting from the 26th and until the following weekend: in this way we want to give more people the opportunity to take part in the event.

Where the Living Nativity takes place in Gangi

Il Living Nativity in Gangi takes place in the historic center of the village among the most beautiful in Italy, in province of Palermo.

What to do during the Living Nativity Scene in Gangi

Who reaches the village of Gangi to admire its beautiful Living Nativity, will then be able to take advantage of the time available to visit the country and discover all its facets. From the point of view of civil architecture, for example, it can certainly be admired Bongiorno Palace, one of the oldest and dating back to the XNUMXth century. From the following century, however, it is Sgadari Palace which was born as a noble residence but which today is the seat of the museum pole which includes that of arms, the Giambecchina art gallery, the ethno-anthropological museum and the civic one. From the point of view of civil architecture, however, the Church of the Holy Spirit which also houses the homonymous painting dating back to centuries before. There Mother Church, on the other hand, dates back to the XNUMXth century and has beautiful crypts which in past centuries were the burial place of the priests of the nearby convent. Finally, it is worth a visit Ventimiglia Tower, from which you can enjoy the panorama of the entire valley.

How to get to Gangi

If you leave by car from Palermo to attend the Living Nativity in Gangi the best way will be the A19 followed by the E90.
From Catania, on the other hand, it is sufficient to take the A19 while from Agrigento the Ss640 is recommended.
Those leaving from Trapani can take the E90, from Syracuse the E45, from Caltanissetta the Ss640.
Those moving from Messina should preferably choose the A20 first and then the E90, finally from Enna we recommend the Sp39.
Gangi does not have its own railway station, so those who want to reach the village on the train to see the Living Nativity Scene they can go to the stations of Tusa, Pollina or Enna and then continue with the AST bus company.