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Govone (Italy)

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When the steam train brought the children of Turin to Govone to give the letter to Santa Claus

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When the steam train brought the children of Turin to Govone to give the letter to Santa Claus

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The steam train that once took children from Turin to Govone to meet Santa Claus

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The steam train that once took children from Turin to Govone to meet Santa Claus

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The steam train that once took children from Turin to Govone to meet Santa Claus

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The steam train that once took children from Turin to Govone to meet Santa Claus

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The train that crosses the Christmas markets outside the walls of the castle of Govone

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The train that crosses the Christmas markets outside the walls of the castle of Govone

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Govone village is on the Roero hills between cities of Alba and Asti

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Govone village is on the Roero hills between cities of Alba and Asti

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Christmas market stalls outside the walls of the Govone castle

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Christmas market stalls outside the walls of the Govone castle

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Christmas market stalls outside the walls of the Govone castle

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Christmas market stalls outside the walls of the Govone castle

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On the stalls of the Christmas market there are sweets, typical products and toys

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On the stalls of the Christmas market there are sweets, typical products and toys

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On the stalls of the Christmas market there are sweets and typical products

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On the stalls of the Christmas market there are sweets and typical products

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Crib exhibits can be seen on the stalls and in the halls of the castle

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Crib exhibits can be seen on the stalls and in the halls of the castle

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Crib exhibits can be seen on the stalls and in the halls of the castle

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Crib exhibits can be seen on the stalls and in the halls of the castle

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People begin to arrive following the avenue that goes up to the castle

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People begin to arrive following the avenue that goes up to the castle

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Someone tries to reach the castle through the garden maze

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Someone tries to reach the castle through the garden maze

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The castle square with the Christmas market houses

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The castle square with the Christmas market houses

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Santa's guards arrive

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Santa's guards arrive

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Santa Claus arrives with his Mother Christmas welcomed by the castle guards

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Santa Claus arrives with his Mother Christmas welcomed by the castle guards

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Santa Claus and Mother Christmas enter in the castle to listen to wishes of the children

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Santa Claus and Mother Christmas enter in the castle to listen to wishes of the children

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Christmas guards monitor the entrance to the castle

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Christmas guards monitor the entrance to the castle

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Children, parents and tourists are waiting to be welcomed by Santa Claus

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Children, parents and tourists are waiting to be welcomed by Santa Claus

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Children, parents and tourists are waiting to be welcomed by Santa Claus

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Children, parents and tourists are waiting to be welcomed by Santa Claus

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The ceiling of Santa Claus room

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The ceiling of Santa Claus room

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In the halls of the castle there are reproductions of the environment where Santa Claus lives, a real joy for children

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In the halls of the castle there are reproductions of the environment where Santa Claus lives, a real joy for children

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In the rooms of the castle there are reproductions of the environment where Santa Claus lives, like the ice house

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In the rooms of the castle there are reproductions of the environment where Santa Claus lives, like the ice house

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Santa Claus welcomes children to listen to their wishes and requests for Christmas

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Santa Claus welcomes children to listen to their wishes and requests for Christmas

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Where is Govone

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Where is Govone

When the steam train brought the children of Turin to Govone to give the letter to Santa Claus
When the steam train brought the children of Turin to Govone to give the letter to Santa Claus
The steam train that once took children from Turin to Govone to meet Santa Claus
The steam train that once took children from Turin to Govone to meet Santa Claus
The steam train that once took children from Turin to Govone to meet Santa Claus
The steam train that once took children from Turin to Govone to meet Santa Claus
The train that crosses the Christmas markets outside the walls of the castle of Govone
The train that crosses the Christmas markets outside the walls of the castle of Govone
Govone village is on the Roero hills between cities of Alba and Asti
Govone village is on the Roero hills between cities of Alba and Asti
Christmas market stalls outside the walls of the Govone castle
Christmas market stalls outside the walls of the Govone castle
Christmas market stalls outside the walls of the Govone castle
Christmas market stalls outside the walls of the Govone castle
On the stalls of the Christmas market there are sweets, typical products and toys
On the stalls of the Christmas market there are sweets, typical products and toys
On the stalls of the Christmas market there are sweets and typical products
On the stalls of the Christmas market there are sweets and typical products
Crib exhibits can be seen on the stalls and in the halls of the castle
Crib exhibits can be seen on the stalls and in the halls of the castle
Crib exhibits can be seen on the stalls and in the halls of the castle
Crib exhibits can be seen on the stalls and in the halls of the castle
People begin to arrive following the avenue that goes up to the castle
People begin to arrive following the avenue that goes up to the castle
Someone tries to reach the castle through the garden maze
Someone tries to reach the castle through the garden maze
The castle square with the Christmas market houses
The castle square with the Christmas market houses
Santa's guards arrive
Santa's guards arrive
Santa Claus arrives with his Mother Christmas welcomed by the castle guards
Santa Claus arrives with his Mother Christmas welcomed by the castle guards
Santa Claus and Mother Christmas enter in the castle to listen to wishes of the children
Santa Claus and Mother Christmas enter in the castle to listen to wishes of the children
Christmas guards monitor the entrance to the castle
Christmas guards monitor the entrance to the castle
Children, parents and tourists are waiting to be welcomed by Santa Claus
Children, parents and tourists are waiting to be welcomed by Santa Claus
Children, parents and tourists are waiting to be welcomed by Santa Claus
Children, parents and tourists are waiting to be welcomed by Santa Claus
The ceiling of Santa Claus room
The ceiling of Santa Claus room
In the halls of the castle there are reproductions of the environment where Santa Claus lives, a real joy for children
In the halls of the castle there are reproductions of the environment where Santa Claus lives, a real joy for children
In the rooms of the castle there are reproductions of the environment where Santa Claus lives, like the ice house
In the rooms of the castle there are reproductions of the environment where Santa Claus lives, like the ice house
Santa Claus welcomes children to listen to their wishes and requests for Christmas
Santa Claus welcomes children to listen to their wishes and requests for Christmas
Where is Govone
Where is Govone

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By: Carlo Piccinelli

ID: 158

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In Govone, a small village on the Roero hills halfway between Asti and Alba cities, every year, in addition to the traditional Christmas markets, there is also the meeting of children with Santa Claus in the halls of the ancient castle. A very ancient tradition so much so that once the children also left Turin by steam train and after an unforgettable journey they arrived in the presence of Santa Claus in person who listened to their wishes. Today at the castle of Govone you arrive by car, the steam train is no longer there but the charm of the event is the same. Inside the halls of the castle you can see the exhibition of nativity scenes, environments that recall the cold areas where Santa Claus lives, traditional shows and many other events that can only be discovered visiting the Govone markets.
Link for more informations:
www.magicopaesedinatale.com