Artist's Lights in Turin: an open-air museum for Christmas
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It is impossible to imagine Christmas in Italy without the colorful lights that decorate the main streets of cities and towns from north to south, but one city has decided to transform this tradition into a unique artistic event.
Artist's Lights in Turin attracts tourists and visitors from all over Italy and Europe every year from late October to early January. Let’s discover together the Christmas lights, among the most beautiful in the country, for an unforgettable Christmas in Turin.
The history of Artist's Lights in Turin
The history of the artist's lights of Turin began in 1998. The city administration decided to involve a series of internationally renowned artists to create lights unique in the world. For over 25 years, the city of Turin has boasted an important heritage of artistic lights during the Christmas period, which transform the Piedmontese capital into a real open-air contemporary art exhibition.
Artist's lights tours of Turin
Each year there are so many installations at Artist's Lights, from the city centre to the outskirts, that choosing where to start is always difficult. You can take various tours to view the Turin illuminations. On foot or by car, we recommend starting from Piazza Castello.
What to see in Turin for Christmas
If you're wondering what to do in Turin in December, prepare to be overwhelmed by the spirit of Christmas. The large Christmas tree in Turin is set up in beautiful Piazza San Carlo, but if you want to stroll around the stalls in search of gift ideas and gastronomic delicacies, you'll have many options. Christmas markets in Turin await you in Piazza Castello and Piazza Solferino.
Don't miss the visit to the Palace of Venaria at Christmas. There, at the gates of the city centre, the Natale è reale event awaits you with the Village of the Elves and the House of Santa Claus, the elegant nativity scenes and the Royal Christmas Market located inside the historic Royal Stables and lots of Christmas street food for a refreshing break.
