Genoa is the European capital of Christmas 2022, a tourist recognition obtained together with the Basque city of San Sebastian in Spain. The coveted title was awarded by an international jury which boasts the patronage of the European Parliament.
Genoa European capital of Christmas
The recognition is motivated “by the high technical level of the projects presented, by the proposals and by the commitment to pursue the European values of Christmas. A moment of special significance in which the profound values of integration, tolerance, coexistence and peace that are at the heart and origin of the European project are revealed”. The logo of Genoa European Capital of Christmas 2022, wants to symbolize all the events organized by the Municipality of Genoa, town halls and local associations on the occasion of Christmas festivities 2022. A program full of events with music, guided tours of traditional nativity scenes in the various delegations of the city, from west to east, including the valleys. And then again shows, walking tours to discover the historic centre, the asked about the Rollis, between culture, tradition, entertainment, symbols and values of Christmas.
A rich calendar of events
The program is full of appointments throughout the Christmas holidays, starting withlighting the big Christmas tree which was held in Piazza De Ferrari. As for New Year's Eve in Genoa, this year, the New Year will have three key moments. The 29 and the 30 December Genoese and tourists will be involved in “Waiting for New Years”, evenings of music and entertainment at the Porto Antico. While on the night of December 31st the city will host the New Year organized by Mediaset which will be broadcast live on Canale 5. Also on the agenda are the New Year's Eve events in the Palazzi dei Rolli in Strada Nuova. The detailed Christmas 2022 calendar in the city of the lantern can be consulted on the websites of the Municipality and other local authorities.
