Commenced on November 11, 2017 at Villa Comuale,
the Luci d’Artista is an exhibition of dazzling holiday lights. For years around
this time of year the parks, piazzas, and streets of Salerno are transformed
into an aurora of sparking lights.
I started my Saturday evening touring the
Villa Comunale. The park was transferred into an alluring forest filled with
numerous illuminated animals including a snake, bear, lion, polar bear, and
many others. The beautiful scene was like walking through a zoo full of
majestic animals that came to life through radiant holiday lights.
After touring the Villa Comunale I headed
to Piazza Sant’Agostino where the lights reflected a motif of the Amalfi
Coast’s iconic symbols of lemons and Mediterranean ceramics. Known for its
immense and luscious lemons and ceramic arts, beautifully crafted lemons and ceramics
resemblance pieces laminated the Piazza and reflected the strong emphasis these
elements have on the regions culture.
My favorite portion of the Luci d’Artista
was the marine and Neptunian filled Piazza Gioia Flavio. I truly felt like I
was wandering through the aquatic kingdom of the Roman God Neptune ruling with his
golden and powerful trident. Neptune’s court featured many nautical sea
creatures including dolphins, jellyfish, mermaids, and seahorses. The spirit of
the Mediterranean was splendidly mirrored in this enchanting scene.
The Luci d’Artista holiday light exhibition
will run until January 21, 2018, so if you find yourself in Italy I highly
recommend taking a trip to Salerno to see the stunning light display for
yourself. I promise it will leave you mesmerized and full of holiday spirit.
I also recommend seeing the enormous Christmas
tree in the Piazza Sedile di Portanova and the Ferris wheel at Piazza della Concordia
that allows locals and tourist to take in a breathtaking view of Salerno and
the Amalfi and Cilento Coasts.
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