Luminarie Salerno: Artist's lights

Luci d'artista Salerno: the enchantment of the 2024/2025 illuminations

The city of Salerno is preparing to experience another unforgettable edition of Luci d'Artista, an event that transforms the streets and squares into a wonderful show of lights and colors. As Christmas approaches, the capital of the lights of southern Italy is enriched with new artistic installations that promise to enchant residents and visitors. In this article, we will explore the novelties of Luci d'Artista for 2024/2025, the official dates, the themes of the lights and much more, to offer you a complete guide to this magical event.

The official dates of Luci d'Artista 2024 The Luci d'Artista event will take place from 29th November 2024 al 19 January 2025. Every day, starting at 17:00 pm, the center of Salerno will light up with spectacular light installations. The main streets, the municipal villa and the historic squares will become the stage for a unique Christmas atmosphere, attracting tourists from all over Italy and beyond.

• Beginning: 29th November 2024
• End: 19 January 2025
• Working time: from 17pm every day

The official theme of the 19th edition

Every year, Luci d'Artista presents a central theme that guides the creation of the lights. For the 19th edition, the theme will focus on different aspects of nature and fantasy. Among the most anticipated novelties, the revival of the animal zoo at the municipal villa, enriched by new creatures that will give life to a world of wonders.

Themes of the lights

• Animal Zoo: new installations representing different animal species.
• Space and cinema: in Piazza Flavio Gioia, the lights will be inspired by space themes, with decorations in the shape of spaceships and rockets.
• Marine world: in Piazza Largo Campo, the theme will be dedicated to jellyfish, with installations that reproduce the fascinating underwater world.

The majestic Christmas tree

An iconic element of Luci d'Artista it's the glarge Christmas tree that dominates Piazza Portanova. For the 2024/2025 edition, the municipality of Salerno has invested 210 thousand euros for a 20-meter tree, decorated with 72 thousand white LED lights. This tree not only represents a symbol of celebration, but also becomes the ideal place to take unforgettable photographs.

Tree characteristics

• Height: 20 meters
• Rami: 800
• LED lights: 72.000 with flashing effect

Side events during Luci d'Artista

In addition to the lights, Salerno will offer a series of collateral events that will enrich the visitors' experience. Concerts, Christmas markets and children's activities will transform the city into a real Christmas village.

Concerts, Shows & Gigs

• Concerts by New Year: a grand concert will be held in Liberty Square, with the participation of famous artists. This year, the chosen star is Giorgia, which promises to give an unforgettable show.

Christmas markets

Christmas markets will be present in various squares, offering artisanal products, sweets and local specialties. The festive atmosphere will be enhanced by live music and activities for the little ones.

How to reach Salerno

Salerno is easily accessible thanks to a well-developed transport network. Whether you arrive by car, train or bus, the city is well connected to other Italian locations.

Transport options

• By car: Salerno is connected to the A3 motorway.
• On the train: Salerno train station offers frequent connections to Napoli and other cities with high-speed trains.
• By bus: several bus lines connect Salerno with the main cities of southern Italy.
• By plane: Salerno is now equipped with an airport (Salerno Amalfi Coast) in nearby Pontecagnano. Every day there are flights from different parts of Italy and the world.

Where to stay during Luci d'Artista

If you are planning to visit Salerno during the event, it is important to book accommodation in advance. The city offers a wide range of options, from luxury hotels to budget hostels.

Booking Tips

• Hotel in the center: choose a hotel in the center to be close to the lights and events.
• apartments: consider renting an apartment for a longer and more comfortable stay.
• Hostels: If you are looking for a budget option, hostels can be a great choice.

What to see in Salerno besides the lights

Salerno is not just about lights; the city also offers a rich history and culture to explore. During your visit, don't miss the opportunity to visit some of its most iconic sites.

Attractions not to be missed

• Museum of the History of Medicine: a journey through the history of medicine in a fascinating palace.
• Monumental Complex of San Pietro a Corte: an example of Lombard architecture that tells the history of the city.
• Archaeological area of ​​Fratte: discover an Etruscan-Samnite necropolis with pre-Roman finds.

Tips for an unforgettable experience

To live better Luci d'Artista, here are some useful tips:

• Visit at different times: The lights offer a unique look both day and night.
• Participate in events: Check the events schedule to not miss concerts and shows.
• Take photo: Don't forget your camera to capture those special moments.

Previous editions of Luci d'Artista in Salerno

The first edition of Lights of Salerno dates back to winter 2006. Since then the Illuminations of Salerno they have grown year by year to become a fixed event for the curious and revelers. For a few years on the seafront, during the edition of the Lights, Salerno has been equipped with Ferris wheel, another great attraction for the city by the sea. At Christmas and New Year's, Salerno, thanks to the Luminarie, is sold out.

Luci d'Artista d'Artista Salerno: 2019 – 2020

Luci d'Artista 2019 theme: Flowers, snow and stars
Date: from 15 November 2019/19 January 2020
Luci d'Artista opening hours: every day from 17.00pm to 02.00am.
How much does Luci d'Artista cost: the visit is completely free.

Flowers, snow, stars. Until January 19th Salerno turns on its lights Luci d'Artista. It is a spectacular open air exhibition of luminous works of art installed in the parks, streets and squares of the city of Salerno Medical School. A journey of lights, colors and atmospheres that attracts millions of visitors from all over Italy and around the world.

Luci d'Artista of Salerno, what to see

There are many suggestions evoked by Artist's Lights Salerno in a luminous path that winds along over 40 kilometers of cables with around five million low energy consumption LED bulbs. The authors' imagination is expressed in true masterpieces that emerge from the darkness, sparkling and engaging. The walk to discover Luci d' Artista Salerno reserves at every step splendid emotions to share with children, family and friends.

Luci D'Artista: what not to miss

• La Villa Comunale in via Rome, hosts The Zoo I would like. Animals of every species appear among the avenues and flowerbeds and almost seem to come to life at any moment. It is the kingdom of children who go from one attraction to another so as not to miss even an animal in this enchanted forest. A'Noah's Ark which also contains a moral: the future of the world passes through a peaceful coexistence between man and every living creature, starting with a gigantic luminous elephant 8 meters high.
• Le Traditions of the Amalfi Coast are the inspirational theme created in Piazza S. Agostino between the city waterfront and the Cathedral of the year one thousand. Salerno, since its origins, has had an inseparable link with the sea for fishing, trade, human and international relations. The sea for Salerno is the past, but at the same time also the future. Vital energy that is released through the intense colors of the Amalfi Coast, the universal heritage of humanityUNESCO. Above all, the bright yellow of the loose lemons dominates, of which you can, with a pinch of imagination, even smell the scent.
• The magnificent Flavio Gioia Square, which in the past hosted a lively fish market, has become one Golden Forest. A majestic tree dominates the scene, the branches extend across the entire area of ​​the square creating a truly luminous sky.
• Artist's Lights Salerno it has the magical power to overturn even climatic geography. Here, colonies of funny penguins appear on the Mediterranean seafrontAntartide they have taken up residence on the cliffs of Lungomare and on the beach of Santa Teresa next to Moonlight the work created by Luca Diapers on the beach most loved by Salerno residents and visitors.
• Snow trees in Corso Garibaldi e Cascades of light in Corso Vittorio Emanuele they light up the main city streets with magic, leaving everyone with their noses in the air.
• Sea waves and tropical flowers, constellations and planets, jugglers and flying bears, light sculptures and reindeer dot the roads and squares of all Salerno, in a real riot of colors and changing atmospheres.
• Enrica Borghi he signs a work completely constructed with recovered plastic bottle bottoms. His Mosaic, installed between alleys of the historic center, is a strong warning to safeguard planet Earth devastated by climate change, the plundering of natural resources and the indiscriminate use of plastic.
• Le things from the World of Ugo Nespolo they await visitors long via Trento and Via Posidonia  the main axis that connects the eastern area with the city center. In via Santa Margherita e Via Amendola here Cyrus di Luca Pannoli.
• Eduardo Giannattasio he created the luminous works that are inspired by the evangelical story: La Nativity on the Church of San Pietro in Camerellis; theAnnunciation on the Church of the Sacred Heart.
• Il myth of Nello Ferrigno embellishes via Pietro del Pezzo.
• Christmas light installations starting from giant Christmas tree in Piazza Portanova, the angelic processions around the Cathedral of the Patron Saint Matthew, the glittering installations.

Artist's Lights Salerno they invite us to be together, to live in the streets and among people, overcoming the anxieties and fears of a time full of worries. It is a popular event in which beauty meets the joy of having fun and discovering oneself. With a strong ecological matrix both in the choice of themes and in the use of eco-sustainable and/or recycled materials and low energy consumption lighting.

Artist Lights: Van Gogh, street food and craftsmanship

The visit to Luci d'Artista Salerno is also a good opportunity to discover the interesting historical, cultural, commercial and food and wine attractions of Salerno.

• Il Monumental Complex of Addolorata hosts the beautiful immersive exhibition dedicated to Van Gogh which allows us to appreciate his visionary genius.
• Il Minerva Gardens, botanical garden of Salerno Medical School, is increasingly visited. The ancient medicinal and healthy essences are still cultivated there and can be purchased or tasted in a welcoming refreshment point. And at sunset it goes on stage Lumina Minervae.
• Il Giuseppe Verdi Municipal Theater directed by Daniel Oren stages Boheme di Giacomo Puccini, Christmas Concert of the Children's Voices, double concert on January 1st, Music under the tree in Piazza Portanova  where Christmas choirs, musical bands, jazz and pop orchestras will also perform.
• New Year's Eve New Year's Eve concert in Piazza Amendola to celebrate the beginning of the new year together with the big, beautiful, great Italian music
• The gigantic one Ferris wheel in Piazza della Concordia it exceeds sixty meters in height, offering a breathtaking view of the city and the Gulf of Salerno.
• Jazz concerts, fairy tales for the little ones, the cribs of sand and many other events for all tastes and all ages.
• Craft shops, trendy shops, restaurants and bars, street food kiosks and Christmas markets offer shopping, relaxation and tastings for all tastes and budgets. Also thanks to the special card that allows you to get discounts on purchases and visits to exhibitions and events.

Luminarie Salerno: Artist's Lights 2018 – 2019

Luci d'arte 2018 2019 is an edition that will last over two months. The ignition is scheduled for Friday 9 November while the shutdown will take place on Sunday 20 January 2019.

Another spectacular edition for Artists' lights a Salerno, the now historic appointment with the wonderful illuminations of Christmas, with some new features. Between November and January the lights will light up again Luci d'Artista in Salerno: there are more than one new features, all clearly visible from the first switch on. Also this year the city of Salerno hosts an event - which is also an artistic event - of great character and great attraction: approximately 27 kilometers of road are crossed by joyful illuminations, from Villa Comunale up to the streets that lead to the seafront or that lead to this area of ​​the city.

Also of great impact are the suspensions placed on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, in some ways similar to that of previous editions but not at all obvious. From this area and up to Villa then there are other figures who show off colors and joy, in a succession of artistic creations that have no equal.

The luminous works of “Luci d'Artista" to Salerno they will remain lit throughout the Christmas period, until the first half of January and, from now on, many arrivals are expected in the city: a weekend in Salerno allows you to experience the magic of Christmas by allowing yourself to be positively influenced by these wonderful fairy tales of light. The next good opportunity could be bridge of the immaculate but, in any case, Salerno is easily reachable in any period both by plane, flying to Naples airport (or Salerno Pontecagnano when flights are available), or by train Frecciarossa o Italo, since Salerno is the terminus station of both railway companies.

Luci d'artista Card

Luci d'artista Card offers discounts and services to tourists, visitors and citizens, to enjoy the beauties of the Luci d'Artista event and the City together with the cultural attractions of the Campania. It costs 5 euros and can be purchased at Salerno Mobility offices in Piazza Amedeo and the car park in Piazza della Concordia. It is only valid for up to two people from 9 November 2018 to 31 October 2019 and is active at the time of reception. An app is available (iOS e Android) by Luci D'Artista Card.

What you can do with Luci d'arte Card

You will be able to receive discounts and benefits for:

• Museums and cultural attractions
• Commercial, artisanal, restaurant and hospitality activities
• Parking
• Discounts on events and experiences

In particular:

• 15% discount on the purchase of goods/services to those who show and register the card at affiliated sales points
• 20% discount on the cost of car parks managed by Salerno Mobilità in the automated perimeter areas of Foce Irno – Mazzini – Concordia – Sottopiazza della Concordia.
• Dedicated ticket entry to Museums/Events/Attractions for holders of the Salerno Luci d'Artista CARD (updated list and cost of the dedicated ticket online).

The activities, commercial establishments and structures participating in the initiative will display the window sticker identifying the promotion.

Holders of the SALERNO LUCI D'ARTISTA CARD, to take advantage of discounts at participating points of sale and facilities, they will have to show and have the card read, paper or virtual (on smartphone), at the time of purchase and allow it to be scanned by the operator who only in this way will be able to verify its current validity (the APP will indicate the CARD activated in the previous edition).

What to do in case of loss or theft of Luci D'Artista Card

In the event of loss, theft or damage, the owner will have to repurchase the card, communicating the number of the lost or stolen card by email to lucicard@comune.salerno.it, if he has not previously dematerialized it by registering it online or on the app (using the appropriate function.

Salerno Illuminations: from 4 November 2017 to 22 January 2018

Inauguration on 4 November 2017 of Luci d'Artista, the spectacular en plein air exhibition of luminous works of art in the streets and squares of Salerno.

Previous editions of the Luminarie: Salerno Luci d'Artista

Luminaria Salerno: Luci d'Artista 2016

To make the visit to the installations even more exciting, Luci d'Artista identifies 4 main themes that conceptually bring together the different works: THE MYTH, THE DREAM, THE TIME and CHRISTMAS. (source: Municipality of Salerno)

Luminarie Salerno: Artist's Lights 2015

The theme of this edition is "Tales, Aurora and the Enchanted Garden“. Protagonist “The Forest”, Pinocchio e Alice in Wonderland.

Luminarie Salerno: Artist's Lights 2014

Il theme for the 2014-2015 editionis to rely onNorthern Lights and fairy tales. Fairytale characters, like Peter Pan and Cinderella, take the form of enormous luminous statues that will be placed in the two central squares of the city. While the Villa Comunale, to the delight of all children, will be transformed into a real one enchanted garden where you can admire many Disney characters.

Illuminations in Salerno: Luci d'Artista 2013

The now well-known and always enchanting ones were lit Luci d'artista 2013 in Salerno: here are this year's news and the main theme. The Christmas atmosphere returns to Salerno, despite the weather which this year is proving to be rather sunny and generous. In fact, the splendid ones have already been inaugurated Luci d'artista 2013 in Salerno, an attraction that is increasingly appreciated and awaited not only by the inhabitants of the city themselves but by the increasingly numerous tourists who visit Salerno from year to year for this very reason.
This year's theme is "Spring snow. Flowers, stars and myth“: focal point will be as always Flavio Gioia Square with the light installation of a particular and unprecedented reinterpretation of the Spring by Botticelli.
Along the main street, the streets of the old part and until you reach the Villa Comunale, it will be a riot of lights and creations that symbolize the emphasis of spring that breaks down the severity of winter.
There are two main ones news from Luci d'arte 2013 compared to past editions: first of all, you will notice the presence for the first time of alight installation on the Trieste seafront.
No creation had ever been positioned at this point and this year it was instead decided to include this walk in the route Artist's lights of Salerno. In particular we will find ourselves admiring the work "Antartide“, with the representation of penguins.
The second novelty is instead related to Villa: the play of light known as "The Enchanted Garden" has been created here for several years.
While continuing to maintain some of the old installations, from this year new figures will find their place to progressively transform the villa into a new setting, all based on the theme of the depths of the seas and oceans. Excellent new opportunity to organize even just one weekend in Salerno, by January 2014, when Artists' lights will end.

Luminarie Salerno: Artist's Lights 2012

The glittering appointment with “Luci d'Artista“: on the occasion of Christmas 2012, Salerno It is colored with wonderful lights as always. Here is the news and information on the new free shuttle service.

This year too, to await and color Christmas and the holidays, the Luci d'Artista in Salerno.
2012 sees some changes compared to last year's display: this year the city is illuminated by designs created by elves, dragons, flying carpets, fairy-tale and mythological characters. There is also the setting up with the "Enchanted Garden", inside the Villa Comunale; this year, however, we will notice the presence of references to the tradition of the Nordic sagas, as a starting point for the innovations of the current edition.
The twinning with the city of Stockholm is also underlined by the presence of Christmas trees and the creation of the ice forest. There are also references to the East, with the installation of lights in the imaginative shapes of dragons and lanterns.
This year the municipal administration also established a free shuttle service, in order to be able to offer connections to those arriving from outside precisely to visit the Luci d'Artista: the terminus to take into consideration are the Arechi Stadium (in front of the Grandstand) and via Ligea in front of the Kiosk.
In the first case you will arrive on Piazza della Concordia, at the Bar Canasta; in the second case, however, the shuttle will drop off passengers at the Post Office in front of the roundabout at the Molo Manfredi exit.
The shuttle departing from the Arechi Stadium will run every ten minutes, while the shuttle from Via Ligea runs every half hour. The Luci d'Artista 2012 in Salerno they were switched on at the beginning of November and will continue to illuminate the city streets magnificently until January 2013.

Illuminations Salerno Luci d'Artista 2011

Shooting stars, magic lanterns and the rainbow are the themes that characterized the Salerno event.

Illuminations Salerno Luci d'Artista 2010

Part of it Artist Lights 2010 a Salerno, the show of lights lights that color the city streets. Not simple party lights but open-air works of art with a specific theme. This year's claim is “Stars and Planets and the enchanted garden“: against the background of this inspiration the current ones were born Luci d'artista in Salerno which came to life in the sky of the Campania city on November 5th. Until mid-January, this fascinating exhibition of luminous works of art will characterize the route that goes from the Villa Comunale - where the inauguration ceremony took place - to Piazza Flavio Gioia, passing through the eastern area of ​​Salerno and Portanova.
Many mythological figures created for Luci d'Artista 2010 even if the planets and stars are the masters this year: in particular, after crossing a Corso Vittorio Emanuele embellished with satellites and nebulae, you access Flavio Gioia Square, which houses an impressive solar system, surrounded by the Milky Way, arranged all around.
Another interesting point to spend time upside down is Via Diaz, where the constellations are arranged. It is easy to identify the various stars and astrological symbols.
A fascinating and unmissable route, to admire and let yourself be guided during a walk in Salerno, perhaps on the occasion of the Immaculate Conception: between a visit to the Amalfi Coast and an evening under the light of the Luci d'artista 2010 in Salerno, it will feel a little “stars sons".

Illuminations Salerno Luci D'Artista 2009

The "Enchanted Garden" is the theme of the year, with a series of illuminated floral figures of great effect.

Illuminations Salerno Luci D'Artista 2008

For the third edition 2008/2009 the work has been enriched with new flag elements which integrate the 150 panels already installed in the previous edition and a new lighting system with a bright LED system which allows for reduced energy consumption. (KW 10) .
“ACQUARIUM” created by “UP LIGHT” srl, c.so V.Emanuele and P.zza Flavio Gioia
Work created upon specific request of the Administration and in concert with it, conceived, designed and developed by Pietro Appendino of the "UP LIGHT" company specialized in the creation and installation of luminous artistic works, having as its object the theme of the sea composed of 450 groups/ luminous figures and technological systems reproducing videos and sounds. The work will be rented for two years.
“LOVE MAKES NO NOISE” by Domenico Luca Pannoli (via Porto-Molo Manfredi)
He was born in Turin in 1967. He graduated in '92 from the Faculty of Architecture of the Polytechnic of Turin. In '94 he founded the Ondesign studio, dealing with planning and research in the field of architecture, design and communication.
All the usual urban signs are modified by the intervention of the artist who suspends his lively neo-pop signs in the air which praise love and solidarity. Thus the sign of a “Tobacco. Revenue stamps." He becomes the sign of “Tolerance. Universal value.”
“VOLO SU…” by Francesco Casorati, via Diaz, via GVQuaranta, via Manzo
He was born in 1934 in Turin, where he lives and works. In his paintings, a metaphysical and fairy-tale figuration prevails, with neo-symbolist elements of often autobiographical reference.
In this magical dimension the artist introduces us to a mythical and, as such, poetic "space". In “Volo su…” a flock of birds hovers above the street. Depicted with wings spread in stylized shapes, the birds hold up with their beaks a long red fluorescent thread, a thin neon tube which, as it unravels, marks the journey from one end to the other. (source: Municipality of Salerno)

Illuminations Salerno Luci d'Artista 2007

1 – “CHRISTMAS SAILS” by Vasco Are – Installation in Piazza Largo Prato – Rione Pastena
They are imaginary Christmas trees or maypoles but they also recall the lightness and flying of kites chased by the imagination of the little child that dwells in all of us.
These are shapes and fragments of plexiglas arranged in triangular wooden frames and built on hexagonal nets, which sway in the wind. The color of the plexiglass varies from red to yellow, from green to orange to blue, colors capable of brightly refracting the light projected from below.

2 – “SOLAR WIND“ by Luigi Nervo – Installation in Piazza Flavio Gioia – Center –
Solar Wind is a title born from the suggestion of a scientific expression that indicates the elementary particles emitted by the sun that hit the earth. The installation is dominated by a large solar silhouette, imagined in that fairy-tale style that often characterizes popular press and almanacs. The work thus transfers an astronomical concept into imaginary language, helping us to rediscover the primordial relationship with nature and light.

3 – “PALOMAR” by Giulio Paolini – Installation on Corso Vittorio Emanuele – Center
At the top of Mount Palomar (California, USA) there is the largest astronomical observatory in the world. The work was conceived, then, as an ancient astronomical atlas dotted with planets inscribed in geometric shapes and culminating in the silhouette of a balanced acrobat on a circle. Giulio Paolini's installation is dedicated to the relationship between the unknown and knowledge, but above all to observation as a determining and exciting moment of discovered knowledge.

4 – “WE” by Luigi Stoisa - Installation via Diaz – center
The body and the human figure are frequent images in Luigi Stoisa's works as is the use of luminous silhouettes. This is confirmed by the gigantic silhouettes that make up the work “We”. They are serial figures of men and women, inclined to compose a sequence of suspended arches, 8 meters wide, with their heads interpenetrating at the top of each "arch". The silhouettes are drawn in red fluorescent tubes, in an enfilade conceived as a long tunnel, a luminous and protective path.

5 – “MOSAICO” by Enrica Borghi – Installation via Mercanti – via Duomo
It is an original work commissioned by the Municipality of Salerno for the first edition of Luci di Notte. It arises from the deep bond immediately born between the artist and the oldest part of the city.
Enrica Borghi, walking through the narrow streets of the historic city centre, was struck by the particular architecture of the buildings which offer the vertical development of the gaze. These are the streets of the Ancient Medical School, among the first medical universities in the world where research for the fiscal and spiritual well-being of man was very high.
The Cathedral where the remains of the Evangelist Matthew rest, with its high bell tower, underlines this upward direction.
The flooring of the Cathedral, a vestige of the capital of the Norman Kingdom, inspired Enrica Borghi in the development of a work conceived as a precious Byzantine mosaic to be installed along the walls of the buildings.
The Via dei Mercanti, opulent with commerce and vitality, together with the climb that leads to the Mother Church become the stage for a mosaic of moving emotion. (source: Municipality of Salerno)

Illuminations Salerno Luci d'Artista 2006

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