The Christmas tree of Gubbio, in Umbria, is the largest in the world. The majestic tree, a silhouette of lights, extends from the slopes of Mount Ingino to the medieval walls of the city. It is 750 meters long and 450 meters wide. Created by the Gubbio "tree growers" (men who offer their voluntary work), it is visible from very far away, thanks to the spectacle offered by the green lights arranged outside it and by the multicolored ones, on its internal.
There are more than 700 of them, distributed over an area of 130 thousand square meters. Above it, the comet dominates, measuring 1.000 square metres, designed by 200 lights. This year, all the light points were replaced by LEDs, to complete an energy efficiency process already started in 2020, with the replacement of the star's ceiling lights.
In the 2023 ignition, a message of peace
The tree, lit for the first time 43 years ago, on the evening of the eve of the Immaculate Conception, has now become a traditional event much awaited by the locals, and attracts thousands of visitors every year. It remains lit every day, from 19pm to midnight, and will be visible until January 24, 7.
This year, the testimonial for the lighting was the organization Rondine Citadel of Peace, an association committed for over twenty-five years to reducing armed conflicts in the world and protagonist, just this month, with its message of peace at the UN headquarters. Every inauguration is a big party accompanied by a series of events and shows.
Work of the "tree-makers" of Gubbio
Due to its grandeur, this tree It entered the Guinness Book of Records in 1991. The "tree growers" create this work for free, to celebrate Christmas through this symbol of friendship and brotherhood and out of devotion to Sant'Ubaldo, patron saint of Gubbio, whose sanctuary stands near the summit of Mount Ingino.
It is possible to adopt a tree light, then support this project with a contribution of 15 euros, by going to the site www.adottaunaluce.it, and dedicate it to whoever you want. In addition to the majestic tree, in this holiday period, the historic center of Gubbio changes its look and also lights up with the Christmas markets where it is possible to purchase local food and wine products together with decorations, decorations and gifts. Christmas is the ideal time to visit this magnificent village, rich in history, art and culture.
(Photo. Gubbio Christmas Tree, Facebook Page)
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