• From Friday 17^th November to Friday 22^th December 2023 - Christmas in the art of Varese

Christmas in the Art of Varese and its surroundings returns with six guided tours offered by Archeologistics, a journey to discover the most beautiful nativities among Varese's iconic places.

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• From Sunday 19^th November 2023 to Saturday 6^th January 2024 - The Tables of Taste

Eight establishments including bars, restaurants and hotels in Sacro Monte and Campo dei Fiori are joining in the collaboration "Tables of Taste." On the streets of Sacro Monte and Campo dei Fiori there will be many events to celebrate the arrival of Christmas. Every Sunday Santa Claus will be at a different venue in the Borgo, find out more. Free events offered by Le Tavole del Gusto.

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• Sunday 2^nd December 2023 - Lighting of Sacro Monte

For the most anticipated season ever, Varese's Sacro Monte lights up with its traditional Christmas lights, recreating a magical atmosphere.

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• Sunday 3^rd December 2023 - guided tour in the Church of the Annunciate

Immediately after the morning Mass, there will be a free guided tour in the Church of the Annunciate (Piazzetta Paolo VI), the small building preserves inside the extraordinary stained glass window by Trento Longaretti: a tribute to the figure of Pope Paul VI and to Our Lady of the Mount. Duration is about one hour. Reservations are required: info@sacromontedivarese.it

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• Sunday 3^rd December 2023 - Stories from the village, Kamishibai Theater

At 3.00 p.m. at the Friends of Sacro Monte Headquarters, there will be a small illustrative theater, inspired by the Japanese tradition of Kamishibai theater, where Aurora Tomasoni will tell and illustrate stories, which now few inhabitants of the Sacro Monte hamlet remember. Free initiative with reservations required.

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• Sunday 3^rd December 2023 - Concert by singer-songwriter Camilla Gainotti

A concert by singer-songwriter Camilla Gainotti, a musician residing in Santa Maria del Monte, who will sing of her songs inspired by the theme light, will be held at 5:30 pm at Location Camponovo.

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• Saturday 9^th December 2023 - Christmas Concert

At 4.00 p.m. at the Moses Terrace there will be a performance of Christmas songs by the Varese-based After All Women's Choir.

• Sunday 10^th December 2023 - Traditional market Christmas flavors and creations

From 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. in the Moses Terrace area there will be stalls where you can find the perfect gift idea!

• Wednesday 13^th December - The shooting stars of Christmas: the Geminids

At 8:30 p.m. at the "G.V. Schiapparelli" Observatory at Campo dei Fiori there will be an opportunity to observe the sky through the Observatory's telescopes. A buffet will follow.

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• Saturday 16^th December - Christmas Concert

At 6.00 p.m. at the Maria del Monte Shrine there will be a Christmas concert by the Élite Ensemble organized by the ImmaginArte Association of Varese. The event has free admission.

• Friday 29^th December 2023 - Year-end torchlight procession along Chapel Avenue

From 8:30 p.m. on Friday 29^th December the end-of-year torchlight procession returns. It will start from the First Chapel of the Via Sacra to reach the Moses Terrace around 9:30 p.m. The event is organized by the Parish of Santa Maria del Monte supported by the Alpine Group of Varese, in collaboration with the City of Varese. On the occasion of this event, the Baroffio Museum will be exceptionally open.

For the occasion, there will be a free shuttle service with the following times: 

•  7:20 p.m.; 7:50 p.m.: from Piazzale De Gasperi to Piazzale Montanari - intermediate stops at Sant'Ambrogio (Prealpi), Velate junction;
• 10 p.m.; 10:30 p.m.: from Piazzale Pogliaghi to Piazzale De Gasperi - intermediate stops at Piazzale Montanari, Velate junction and Sant'Ambrogio (Prealpi).

• Saturday 6^th January 2024 - Epiphany Concert.

From 6 p.m., at Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Monte the traditional event offered by the City of Varese returns. The Accademia Ensemble will hold the Epiphany Day Concert with music by Mozart. Event with free admission.

• Sunday 7^th January 2024 - The child, the cave and the star

It will be possible at 3.00 p.m. for children to take a special tour to learn about the protagonists of the Christmas stories by observing the artworks in the Baroffio Museum and the ancient Crypt. The event is organized by Archeologistics.

MUSEO BAROFFIO E CRIPTA DEL SANTUARIO

During the Christmas season, the Baroffio Museum and the Crypt of the Sanctuary will exceptionally open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days: from Friday 8^th December to Sunday 10^th December, and from Tuesday 26^th December 2023 to Sunday 7^th January 2024.

SACRED MOUNT FUNICULAR

The Sacro Monte funicular will operate on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until December 24^th 2023 and from Tuesday 26^th December 2023 to Sunday 7^th January 2024.(excluding Christmas and New Year's Day).

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