Ossana, il Borgo dei 1000 Presepi

The hamlet of Ossana, with almost 1600 nativity scenes on display, is waiting to welcome you!

But that’s not all…you can take a stroll through the Christmas Market with its traditional little wooden chalets where you’ll find local handicrafts and products.

And why not try a hot cup of mulled wine and some delicious Christmas treats surrounded by the festive atmosphere of the season!

But you can't miss the main and most important feature of this event, the San Michele Castle. In 2014, the castle reopened to the public and this medieval castle is now also open during winter. Once inside the castle walls, you'll discover a special nativity scene: it tells a true story that took place on Christmas Eve during World War I in a war trench.

NATIVITY SCENES

The nativity scene itinerary starts off from a magical comert right in the town centre of Ossana, and it winds its way through the narrow streets and hidden corners of this hamlet all the way up to the walls of the San Michele Castle: almost 1600 characteristic nativity scenes, all handmade by local citizens, artists, schools and volunteer associations from Ossana and from all of Val di Sole.

You can admire these incredibly creative nativity scenes that are made using unusual materials like fabric, wood, seeds or corn leaves. And just for this special event, the itinerary in this quaint mountain hamlet is illuminated using ancient oil lamps. You can visit the nativity scenes from December 1st 2023 to January 7th 2024, from 10 am to 10 pm.

Source: https://www.visitvaldisole.it/en/events/ossana-nativity-scenes