San Gregorio Armeno in Naples

San Gregorio Armeno street needs no introduction, as it is one of the most famous streets in Naples.

Leaving from Piazza San Gaetano (San Lorenzo maggiore complex) in few minutes you will reach via San Gregorio Armeno, that is one of the most typical and genuine streets in Naples thank to its nativity scene figures.

In Naples’ San Gregorio Armeno it’s Christmas all year long. In fact, the handicraft shops creating and selling the nativity scene figures are open from January to December.

During Christmastime, that in Italy usually starts in October, the shops show the new figures that usually take inspiration from famous people that became even more famous during the last year, such as politicians, athletes, movie stars, and so on.

There’s something to suit everybody’s fancy: Maradona, Totò, the Queen Elizabeth, Pino Daniele, Freddy Mercury, the Three Wise Men with a valid Green Pass, and much more. Each figures is characterized by the famous Neapolitan irony.

Since you already are in San Gregorio Armeno, don’t miss a visit to the San Gregorio Armeno complex, one of the most ancient complex in Napoli with a beautiful cloister. The ticket is just 4,00 €.