Milan Events
Saint Ambrosia Basilica © Wikimedia Commons
Oh Bej! Oh Bej! Fair
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
Venue: Around the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio;
Date: 7 December, annually;
Time: 8am to 7.30pm
