Discovering the fairytale village of Christmas Cribs

In winter Gromo reveals one of its most charming sides: a mediaeval village that, with its stones and alpine panoramas becomes the ideal setting in which to enjoy the tradition of the Christmas crib.

During the festive season, the village comes to life with lights and a Christmas atmosphere, thanks to a circuit that transforms the centre of the village into an itinerary dedicated to art, history and to the magic of this period.

The Christmas crib route takes in the narrow streets, courtyards and steps in the setting of one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages. The Cribs on show, including hand-crafted displays created for the occasion, pieces from different parts of the world, and donations from private collections, blend seamlessly into the mediaeval setting, enhanced by stone arches and details that evoke centuries of history and tradition.

Between one view and another, the scene opens out on the fir woods continuing up to Spiazzi di Gromo, the mountain resort overlooking the village which becomes a starting point for ski slopes and snow-covered trails in winter. In the heart of the village, are its landmarks such as Castello Ginami, the Church of San Gregorio, Torre Gananderio and the stunning Piazza Dante. 

Gromo, once known as the ‘little Toledo’ due to its traditional iron working and weaponry making, is also now home to a magic that is more intimate but equally charming: that of a village which becomes an open-air theatre during the Christmas period. The perfect place in which to breathe in the enchantment of a Bergamasque winter, with its traditions, soft lights, and an authentic Alpine village atmosphere.