Natale nel Mondo – Mostra permanente di presepi
Collection of about a thousand nativity scenes (presepi) from around the world, shown in the Cappella dei Pellegrini in San Giovanni Valdarno, with a different theme each year.
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About the museum
The collection was born from the meeting of two collectors, Giuseppe D’Orsi, born in Naples, and Pino Polcaro, born in Maratea, who each had a small collection of nativity scenes and decided to combine them. Over some thirty years the collection has been enriched with unusual and increasingly sought-after pieces, found on journeys, at craft fairs in Italy and abroad and at flea markets, and expanded with gifts from friends and relatives.
Today it includes about a thousand nativity scenes from every part of the world, made from the most varied materials, from paper to silver. Looking at them is like making a tour of the world to see how different peoples represent the mystery of the Nativity, a journey that often goes back to the oldest traditions of folk art.
The association Natale nel Mondo has organised the exhibition in San Giovanni Valdarno since the 2004/05 edition, each year with a different theme, including nativity scenes from Europe, the Biennali d’arte, “La Natività nel Cinema” and “La Natività nell’Arte”. The exhibition is held in the Cappella dei Pellegrini, next to the basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie. During the Christmas period it is open to the public at fixed times; for the rest of the year visits are possible by appointment.
Highlights
- About a thousand nativity scenes from around the world
- Nativity scenes in materials from paper to silver
- New themed edition every year
- Housed in the Cappella dei Pellegrini, next to the basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione di presepi dal mondo – About a thousand nativity scenes from around the world, shown each year with a different theme.
- Operated by
- Associazione Natale nel Mondo
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –Group and school visits by appointment. |
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Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The website indicates access for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stazione di San Giovanni Valdarno · 200 m
The exhibition is about 200 m from San Giovanni Valdarno railway station.
By car: A1 motorway, Valdarno exit, then follow the signs to San Giovanni Valdarno and to the historic centre.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Group and school visits by appointment. |
