As the holiday season approaches, the heart of Puglia, Fasano, lights up with magic. This year, the 2023 illuminations created a light show that enchants residents and visitors alike, transforming the city into a true winter wonderland. Fasano celebrates Christmas 2023 with "Christmas Lights in Fasano: The World of Animals," transforming the historic center into a veritable urban jungle of lights and colors that is incredibly immersive! A grand spectacle centered on the universal flood introduced the lighting ceremony of the animal-inspired illuminations to mark 50 years since the Zoosafari opened to the public.

Christmas in Fasano 2023 program

The city for the occasion has initiated a series of events that will involve all citizens and visitors through initiatives aimed at creating unity and some fun. To find out the events and program of this Christmas 2023 in Fasano, click here.

The world of the animals: the Zoo-themed light show

The World of the Animals is the project financed by the Ministry of Tourism, the Region of Puglia and the Municipality of Fasano that dressed the city in animal-centered illuminations, and so a series of animal-shaped sculptures were installed and placed throughout the historic center illuminated with traditional chains. The lighting took place with a show that left the audience amazed by its poetic beauty: through a ballet with aerial dances, the story of the universal flood was told that has animals as its protagonists. Despite the busy evening, hundreds of people, not only from Fasano, flocked to Ciaia Square to witness a show in which dance, lights, baroque fires and choreography enchanted the audience: the gathering of the animals, the beginning of the deluge represented by an aerial dancer who at a height of 15 meters represented the fall of rain, the flooding of the waters, the arrival of the dove with the olive branch that announced the end of the deluge, the fireworks to represent the rainbow and the reconciliation between Earth and Heaven.
 

The Magic of the Luminarie in Fasano continues

For interested visitors, a large 16-meter-high Christmas tree will be set up in Piazza Ciaia on Dec. 8, from which the heads of the animals present at the Zoosafari will peek out in the form of light installations, as well as at the various events that will continue until next March.

The Charm of Apulian Boundary Villages

As you explore the illuminations of Fasano, be sure to visit the surrounding villages. Alberobello, with its enchanting trulli; Locorotondo, a white jewel; Polignano a Mare, overlooking the crystal clear sea; and Bari, the city of tradition and innovation.
Each place tells a unique story of Puglia.

Book a Stay at Masseria Torrelonga

To fully experience the Christmas atmosphere of Fasano and its surroundings, there is no better place to stay than Masseria Torrelonga. Nestled in the tranquility of the Apulian countryside, the masseria offers an authentic and welcoming retreat, ideal for relaxing after a day spent among the Christmas lights. Choose your favorite room and check availability.

Fasano's illuminations are an irresistible lure for those seeking the magic of Christmas in Puglia. Book your stay at Masseria Torrelonga to fully immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere, explore the surrounding villages and have a unique experience in the heart of Puglia. Let yourself be carried away by the beauty of the illuminations and the warm welcome of Masseria Torrelonga.

Happy holidays!