Manarola Nativity Scene
Presepe di Manarola
A giant illuminated Nativity scene on Manarola's hillside terraces, lit up every winter and once listed in the Guinness World Records
The Manarola Nativity scene was begun in the 1960s by Mario Andreoli, a retired railway worker from the village, who built it from scrap materials. On the 'Thirty Crosses' terraces east of the village, it has about 300 figures and more than 10,000 lights. It was entered in the Guinness World Records in 2007 and is known as the world's largest illuminated Nativity scene. It is lit every night from around 8 December to late January, and viewing is free. The best viewpoint is the terrace on the opposite side of the village, and it is a major highlight of visiting the Cinque Terre in winter.
Opening hours
Lit nightly in winter (approx. 17:30–23:00)
Nearby sights
- Church of San Lorenzo, Manarola
- Manarola
- Via dell'Amore
- Volastra
- Riomaggiore
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montenero
- Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Trail)
- Corniglia