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From Saturday 26th November 2022 to Monday 9th January 2023 | Sacro Monte, Varese

CHRISTMAS AT THE SACRO MONTE 2022

  • From Saturday 26th November to Saturday 31st December: Christmas in the art of Varese

For the second cycle of guided tours of the programme "Varese, blessed is he who comes here"Archeologistics offers 12 guided tours to discover six iconic nativity sites in Varese and its province. Discover the places involved!


  • Throughout the Christmas period: Installation of Christmas lights, decorations and nativity scenes in the village street

For the Christmas period, the Sacro Monte of Varese lights up with its traditional Christmas lights, recreating a magical atmosphere! Staged by  Associazione culturale Amici del Sacro Monte and  Gruppo Lucine, in collaboration with the Municipality of Varese.


  • Throughout the Christmas period: The Sacro Monte lights up with peace

During the Christmas period the after-school crafts of the Varese primary school pupils, with the theme 'Peace', will be exhibited. Set-up by Associazione culturale Amici del Sacro Monte and Gruppo Lucine, in collaboration with the Municipality of Varese.


  • Wednesday 7th December: LONG TAILS AND LUMINOUS HAIR: COMETS (Baroffio Museum)

On Wednesday 7th December at 15.30 you can discover what comets really are through art of the Baroffio Museum and from an astronomical point of view at the Schiaparelli Astronomical Observatory. An event intended for young and old, who can then try their hand at making their own personal comet. Museum entrance: € 4,00. 


  • Thursday 8th December: Christmas Concert 

For the Christmas occasion, the "After All" Giovanile Kolbe Choir will held the Christmas Concert  at the Terrazza Panoramica del Mosè, proposing various traditional Christmas brands. The Concert will start at 16.00. During this magical afternoon, the Sacro Monte restaurateurs will offer a slice of panettone to visitors.


  • From Thursday 8th December: AGUGGIARI AND BERNASCONI CANVAS EXHIBITION (Museo Baroffio)

During the opening of the Christmas period, at the Baroffio Museum an unpublished piece of art will be exhibited. It is the painting of the Viale delle Cappelle with Giovan Battista Aguggiari and architect Giuseppe Bernasconi. 


  • Friday 9th December: guided tour for Sant'Ambrogio

On the occasion of the feast of Milan's patron saint, Sacro Monte of Varese offers a special guided tour to discover the Sanctuary, the Crypt and the Baroffio Museum. The visit will be at 11.00. reservation is required. 


  • Saturday 10th December: Workshop of Giromette

From 15.00 to  17.00 at the Emporio of  Santa Maria del Monte, the practical Workshop of the Giromette will be organised. the Giromette are lucky charms made of dried dough, in the shape of a toy soldier with a feather on his head, a tradition dating back to the Napoleonic period.


  • Sunday 18th December: Christmas in Music at Sacro Monte

To make the wait for Christmas even more magical, on Sunday 18th December, at 17.30  (18 concert start) there will be a concert by the Coro Europae Cantores & Concentus Europae: they will perform French melodies, spirituals, traditionals and music by J. S. Bach, F. Mendelssohn, N. W. Gade, B. de la Monniye, G. F. Handel and J. Haydn.  The concert will take place at the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Monte. Entrance is free.


  • Wednesday 28th  December:END-OF-YEAR TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION ALONG THE CHAPELS AVENUE

From 20.30 on Wednesday 28th  December  the end-of-year torchlight procession returns. Starting point will be at the Prima Cappella of Via Sacra and the final stop will be  Santa Maria del Monte which will be reached around   21.30. The event is organised by Parrocchia of Santa Maria del Monte supported by dal Gruppo Alpini of Varese, in collaboration with the Municipality of Varese.

For this occasion, there will be a shuttle service will be activated  with the following schedules:

  •  19.20; 19.50: from Piazzale De Gasperi to Piazzale Montanari - intermediate stops in Sant'Ambrogio/chiesa, bivio Velate;
  •  22.00; 22.30: from Piazzale Pogliaghi to Piazzale De Gasperi - intermediate stops in Piazzale Montanari, bivio Velate and Sant'Ambrogio/chiesa.

Depart: Piazzale De Gasperi from stop of park bus linea E, Via Borghi


Wednesday 28th  December: EXTRAORDINARY OPENING OF THE CRYPT FOR TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION

On the occasion of the torchlight procession organised by the Municipality of Varese, there will be an extraordinary opening of the crypt for small groups to visit with an offer. An opportunity to conclude the walk with the art and history of Santa Maria del Monte.


  • Friday 6th January 2023: Epiphany Concert

From 18.00, at the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Monte, Orchestra da Camera "Sacro Monte" will hold the Epiphany Day Concert, with string orchestra and soloists. Music by Händel, Hasse, Porpora and Sammartini. Free admission. A shuttle service will operate for the occasion with the following timetable:

  • At 17.00 and at 17.15: from Piazzale De Gasperi to Piazzale Montanari -  intermediate stops at Sant'Ambrogio/church, bivio Velate;
  • Alle ore 20.00 and at 20.30: from Piazzale Pogliaghi to Piazzale De Gasperi - intermediate stops at  the Piazzale Montanari, bivio Velate and Sant'Ambrogio/church.

Departing from Piazzale De Gasperi  park bus stop line E, Via Borghi.


For more information and reservationinfo@sacromontedivarese.it


UPGRADING  OF LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES

During the Christmas period the bus line C will be upgraded with extended runs from Prima Cappella (piazzale Montanari) to the village of Santa Maria del Monte (piazzale Pogliaghi):

  • Saturday (every  20 minutes) and festivities (every 30 minutes) until Sunday 8th January 2023 (Christmas and  New Year's Eve excluded)
  • Weekdays from Tuesday 27th December to Thursday 5th January (every 60 minutes)

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