The Fables of Light represent an enchanted journey into the heart of Gaeta, where the magic of Christmas is intertwined with the city’s art, history and landscapes. During the holidays, illuminations transform Gaeta, a town famous for its crystal clear waters, into a dreamlike place, evoking the familiar atmosphere of childhood Christmases. This event invites visitors and tourists to immerse themselves in paths between reality and fantasy, enhancing the winter charm of the seaside town.
The goal, as Mayor Cristian Leccese says, is to enchant participants with light displays that enhance Gaeta’s historical and artistic treasures, making it a year-round destination. The event includes projections and art installations:
- Via Indipendenza – Sparkling Jellyfish
- Piazza V. Capodanno – Kraken
- Sapienza Square – Queen of the Sea
- Viale Battaglione degli Alpini – Dolphin Portal
- Viale Battaglione degli Alpini – Coral Reef
- Alpine Battalion Avenue – Bright Atlantis
- Largo Bonelli – Otto, the King of the Abyss
- Lovers’ Avenue – Pearls of Light
- Villa Traniello – Seahorses, Marine Oasis, Willy the Turtle
Events scheduled for “Fables of Light” in Gaeta.
Continuing events
- Nov. 9-Jan. 12: “Fables of Light” show at the Fountain of St. Francis (Saturday 6:15 p.m.)
- all Saturdays, Sundays and holidays:“The Enchantment of the Fountain of St. Francis” in Piazza della Libertà (6:30 p.m.)
- Nov. 9 – Dec. 28: free photo contest “A photo … from a fairy tale” (to participate: paolotriculci@gmail.com or WhatsApp 3393629251)
- Nov. 10 – Jan. 6: “Fly in a Dream – Santa Claus in the Enchanted Village” in Annunziata Street 7/21
- Nov. 10 – Jan. 12: “The Ships of Gaeta and the Sea” exhibition at the Sea Museum
- Nov. 17-Dec. 29: Traveling show “In fondo al mar” (every Sunday 4:15 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m.)
Specific events
- Nov. 5-26 (every Tuesday): “Play board games in the library” at the Municipal Library “S. Mignano”
- Nov. 9/10/16/17/22/23/30, Dec. 1, Jan. 11/12: Puppet show on Alpine Battalion Avenue (Saturday afternoon, Sunday mornings and afternoons)
- Nov. 9: Exhibition of 19th century engravings by Bartolomeo Pinelli at the Gaeta Historical Cultural Center
- Nov. 30-Jan. 4: “Gaeta Ghost Tour” departing from the “Favorita” Bastion (times: 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10 p.m.)
- Dec. 6-7-8: “The Immaculate Conception Parade” along Corso Italia and other main streets
- Dec. 7: Parade of Santas in Fiat 500s (5 p.m., Via Marina di Serapo), Fiat 500 display (6 p.m., Piazza XIX Maggio)
- Dec. 8: Immaculate Conception Concert at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle (6:30 p.m.), Parade of Santas on motorcycles
- Dec. 14: Vespa de Favola along Corso Cavour
- Dec. 23-24: Gaeta Design at the Palabertolt
- Dec. 31: The traditional Sciusci di Gaeta through the streets of the city
- Jan. 6: Theatrical performance “La Befana dei Verità” at the Cinema Teatro Ariston (9:30 a.m.)
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