From December 6 to January 6, visitors can admire the enchanting nativity scenes displayed in churches, beneath the arches of bridges, and along the canals of Comacchio’s historic center.
The Nativity Scenes on Water are one of Comacchio’s most captivating and unique Christmas traditions. During the festive season, the town’s most iconic spots transform into a spectacular stage, inviting visitors to explore the city’s wonders. Each handcrafted display combines tradition and innovation, striking a perfect balance between history and creativity.
Nativity scenes under the bridges
Experience the Nativity beneath the city’s most picturesque bridges from December 6, 2025, to January 6, 2026:
Trepponti – Between Via Pescheria and Piazzale Luca Danese
Ponte di Borgo – Between Piazzetta Trepponti and Via Muratori
Ponte degli Sbirri – Between Via Agatopisto and Via Fogli: Featuring a Nativity made by a Bethlehem artisan with olive wood from the Holy Land
Ponte San Pietro – Via San Pietro
Ponte dei Sisti – Between Via Agatopisto and Via Buonafede
Ponte dei Geromiti – Via Antonio Buonafede
Ponte Pasqualone – Via Cavour
Ponte del Teatro – Between Via Cavour and Via G. Carducci
Ponte del Carmine – Via G. Carducci
Imbarcazione Comacina – Canal Maggiore, Via Agatopisto
Ponte Nuovo A.N.M.I. – Between Via Marina and Via dello Squero
Manifattura dei Marinati – Via Mazzini: Featuring a naturalistic Nativity by Enrico Menegatti, made from scrap wood collected on the seashore.
TRADITIONAL NATIVITY SCENES
Forecourt of the Cathedral – Piazza XX Settembre
Cathedral of Comacchio – Historic 18th-century Nativity and Diorama Nativity Scenes in the Chapel of the Sacks.
Chiesa dei Caduti – Via Cavour
Church of the Holy Rosary – Via Sambertolo
Loggiato dei Cappuccini – Via Mazzini
Area Torre Civica – Piazza V. Folegatti: Nativity scene by Giglio Zarattini with traditional figures created by local artist Riccardo Buonafede.
Scenic Nativity scenes in all the churches across the area.
