Rivisondoli · Abruzzo
On the evening of 5 January Rivisondoli becomes a nativity scene. Staying in the village means walking to the event, no hunting for parking, and staying on for Epiphany in the snow.
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Since 1951, every 5 January, Rivisondoli has staged its Living Nativity: shepherds, people in costume, old crafts and the Three Kings arriving across the snow by torchlight. It is the event that makes the village famous throughout Italy, drawing visitors from all over central and southern Italy.
The days around Epiphany are among the most requested of the winter: between New Year, 5 January and the ski season, homes in the village fill up well in advance. If you've already decided, send us your request now and we'll tell you straight away what's available.
On the evening of 5 January, every year since 1951. The programme and times are published by the organisers shortly before the event.
Yes, our homes are in Rivisondoli: you can walk to the village centre.
Updated 9 October 2026
The Alto Sangro ski lifts are a few minutes from our homes.
Discover 02A walk through one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy: the Basilica of Santa Maria del Colle, the bobbin lace museum and the filigree and wrought-iron workshops.
Discover 03Every 5 January since 1951, Rivisondoli becomes a nativity scene: shepherds, people in costume and the Three Kings arriving across the snow by torchlight.
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One of Italy's most beautiful villages with its bobbin lace, a living nativity staged since 1951 and the ski capital of the Apennines: three villages a few minutes apart.
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