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ROME, ITALY - 9 DECEMBER 2016: An 18th century Neapolitan nativity scene is seen here in the Basilica of Santi Cosma e Damiano in Rome, Italy, on December 9th 2016.

This nativity scene is a masterpiece of Neapolitan art of the 1700's. It depicts the birth of Jesus as occuring in the midst of people carrying on their everyday activities and dressed in the style of the time. It measures 4 meters high and its depth is 3,5 meters.

The Basilica of Santi Cosma e Damiano is part of the heritage of the Worship Buildings Fund (FEC - Fondo Edifici di Culto), administrated by the Central Management for the Workship Buldings Fund of the Ministry of Interior, in charge of the safeguard, conservation and promotion of such heritage.

For at least two centuries, churches in Rome have attracted visitors by setting up elaborate Nativity scenes, often with moving parts, flying comets and running water, thus leading to a nativity scene tourism in the Italian capital.

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ROME, ITALY - 9 DECEMBER 2016: An 18th century Neapolitan nativity scene is seen here in the Basilica of Santi Cosma e Damiano in Rome, Italy, on December 9th 2016.<br /> <br /> This nativity scene is a masterpiece of Neapolitan art of the 1700's. It depicts the birth of Jesus as occuring in the midst of people carrying on their everyday activities and dressed in the style of the time. It measures 4 meters high and its depth is 3,5 meters.<br /> <br /> The Basilica of Santi Cosma e Damiano is part of the heritage of the Worship Buildings Fund (FEC - Fondo Edifici di Culto), administrated by the Central Management for the Workship Buldings Fund of the Ministry of Interior, in charge of the safeguard, conservation and promotion of such heritage.<br /> <br /> For at least two centuries, churches in Rome have attracted visitors by setting up elaborate Nativity scenes, often with moving parts, flying comets and running water, thus leading to a nativity scene tourism in the Italian capital.