The Milanese love Christmas and start the festivities early, on the feast day of the city’s patron saint Saint Ambrose, with the fair known as Oh Bej! Oh Bej! (literally meaning ‘So beautiful! So beautiful!’). The fair takes the form of a street market arranged around the Saint’s Basilica, offering everything from antique stalls and buskers to roast chestnuts and candy floss. The fair provides an excellent opportunity to do some Christmas shopping, and is particularly enjoyed by children. The Saint’s day also coincides with the opening of the season of the world-famous Milan La Scala Opera. Contact the Milan Tourist Information Office for more information on +39 (0)2 725 24 301, or email apt@netitalia.it
Region/City Name:
Milan
Event Date:
December 7, 2010
Venue:
Around the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio
Event Time:
8am to 7.30pm
Date Text:
7 December 2011
