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chu Dec 18th, 2008 02:22 PM
Where to buy Naples-quality Nativity Figures in Rome?
 
We leave for Rome in two days. I've been surfing and googling and following links, but haven't gotten my question answered.

I'd like to bring back some beautiful presepe figures. I've admired the ones made in Naples, but we are not going there. Can anyone recommend a shop in Rome where we can find these? Thanks for your help!

ellenem Dec 18th, 2008 04:13 PM
During Christmas you can shop the Christmas Market booths in Piazza Navona for presepie figures. there are a variety of vendors of various quality and size.

chu Dec 18th, 2008 06:59 PM
Dear Ellenem,

Thank you ever so much for your reply; this is terrific news! (We are staying near the Pantheon.) Now my holiday plans are complete!

Buon Natale,
CHU

flanneruk Dec 18th, 2008 08:47 PM
Not for shopping, but the annual Cento Presepi exhibition at Sale del Bramante (there are banners pointing towards it on the northern side of Piazza del Popolo) has 170 cribs this year, from all over Italy, and stays open till Jan 6.

Motorino Dec 19th, 2008 08:07 AM
At the Piazza Navona Christmas fair you'll find Presepi from all over Italy not just those from Naples. Greccio in Umbria is another area famous for its Presepi.


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