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Christmas lights at the Fortress of Bard

Resorts: Bard

Square of Arms - Fortress of Bard

07 December 2024 - 06 January 2025

Contacts

Associazione Forte di Bard
Address
11020 BARD (AO)
Telephone
(+39) 0125 833811
E-mail
info@fortedibard.it
Web Site
www.fortedibard.it

A 360-degree immersive spectacle of sound and light in the fortress's large Piazza d'Armi. 
A glittering atmosphere descends on the fort square to celebrate the magic of the Christmas festivities with the special effects of video mapping projected onto the façades in a new display dedicated to the theme of the constellations: the kingdom of the stars, a journey into the secrets of the cosmos surrounded by wonder, science and mystery.

hours 17:30

Opening hours of the Fortress

L’accesso agli spettacoli è incluso con il biglietto di ingresso al Forte per la visita di una mostra o di un museo.

Projections start at 5.30 p.m. and continue until closing time at the Fortress.
Admission to the screenings is included in the admission ticket to the Fortress of Bard.
No booking is necessary.

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Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.