San Gregorio da Sassola. Museum of the Nativity (Presepio)

The museum of the Nativity (Presepio) in San Gregorio da Sassola has a collection of nativity scenes made by the 'Friends of the Nativity' that continues from San Gregorio da Sassola this special Italian tradition.

The association promotes the dissemination and retrieval of historical and monumental heritage of the country.

From 26 December to 6 January each year, the medieval village turns into a reflection of Bethlehem celebrating the birth of Jesus.


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Benedicta Lee

Born in Rome from an Italian mother and American father, she works as a freelance communications manager and designer in the tourism sector, a career and interest which she is pursuing with a...

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