Even though your country may have lovely and elegant Christmas markets, this year don’t miss the chance to see some Italian ones. Italian Christmas markets are perhaps the most varied in the world: each region has its own characteristics and peculiarities. Ready to choose your favorite?

Christmas markets in Trento

In Trento Christmas markets are all the same color—green—to mark environmental sustainability alongside tradition and craftsmanship. From November 19 to January 6, with a short break on December 25, in Piazza Fiera and in Piazza Cesare Battisti you’ll find the elegant flea market in Trento that this year also includes a performance by the Paganella Chorus and many workshops for kids!

If you’re curious to know how Trento is getting ready for this magical event, take a look at the video on the work-in-progress.

🔜 To visit the Christmas markets in Trento you can count on our agriturismi in Trento and across Trentino-Alto Adige if you want to extend your stay here!

Christmas markets in Taormina

Taormina, one of the most exclusive vacation destinations in Italy during the summer, at Christmas becomes a magical feast for the eyes. In fact, the festive and folkloric atmosphere invades the city center with concerts, exhibitions, manger scenes, and historical enactments.

If you don’t love snow but prefer more mild temperatures, then the markets in Taormina may be the right choice for you! The stands, full of local sweets and crafts, will be open from the first weekend of December until the Epiphany.
In Taormina you can also take advantage of its location to visit one of Sicily’s most beautiful sections, plus don’t miss the Etna!

🔜 To visit the Christmas markets in Taormina you can count on our agriturismi in Catania, in the province and across Sicily if you want to extend your stay here!

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Christmas markets in Milan

Over the past years Milan has decided to dedicate not only its very famous festa O bej o bej to Christmas but also numerous markets scattered across the city that last for the entire period.

From December 3 to 7 we suggest you stop by the Castello Sforzesco where the streets host over 400 stands with crafts for the Oh bej! Oh bej! flea markets.

Until January 6 all around the Duomo you’ll see stands and chalets with local products full of traditional Italian Christmas goods, while on December 3 the Artigianato in Fiera will open: it is one of the most important fairs devoted to international artisanry.
Also, in one of the city’s trendiest streets, Corso Venezia, you’ll admire the Villaggio delle Meraviglie, installed inside the Giardini Montanelli, with Santa Claus’s sleigh, ice skating rink, and 4D cinema.

🔜 To visit the Christmas markets in Milan you can count on our agriturismi in Milan and across Lombardy if you want to extend your stay here!

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Christmas markets in Merano

In Merano traditional Christmas flea markets join with a rich roster of other events and initiatives you can take part in.

You may choose to skate on ice with your family, or discover new places of the city at night by lantern thanks to guided tours! Or you can take part in numerous concerts. Then there are events for kids: pony rides, workshops, parades, and surprises await you!

🔜 To visit the Christmas markets in Merano you can count on our agriturismi in Merano and across the province if you want to extend your stay here!

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Christmas markets in Macerata

Lasting slightly less than the other markets but still worth visiting is the one at Macerata that from December 13 to 24 will enliven Piazza Mazzina and the streets of this gracious town in the Marches region.

You can schedule a stroll along Via Garibaldi and across the historic center of Macerata, joining Christmas shopping with a cultural tour: don’t miss Palazzo Ricci Petrocchini, which hosts an interesting collection of paintings and sculptures by Italian artists from the 1900s, and Palazzo Buonaccorsi, an amazing example of late Baroque art.

🔜 To visit the Christmas markets in Macerata you can count on our agriturismi in Macerata, in the province and across the Marches if you want to extend your stay here!

Christmas markets in Vipiteno

In Vipiteno the magic of Christmas is all in the historic center, amidst cultural treasures from the Middle Ages, the main square, and the Torre delle Dodici, an imposing tower-symbol of the city. Vipiteno’s Christmas markets take place from November 25 to January 6, 2017, and will be open every day from 10 am to 7 pm. Ready to jump into a real-life winter fairy-tale?

🔜 To visit the Christmas markets in Vipiteno you can count on our agriturismi in Vipiteno, in the province and across Trentino-Alto Adige if you want to extend your stay here!

Christmas markets in Verona

From November 18 to December 26, the city of Romeo and Juliet will host the Christkindlmarkt chalets, over 60 stands with their traditional products, including glass, crystal, wax, and food.
In Verona you can also enjoy the magical atmosphere of Christmas and experience something unforgettable.

Don’t miss: Piazza dei Signori, Mercato Vecchio courtyard, Via della Costa.

Remember that near the Arena di Verona there’s the International Manger Scene in Art and Traditions, an event with around 400 manger scenes from private collections and museums across the world.

🔜 To visit the Christmas markets in Verona you can count on our agriturismi in Verona, in the province and across Veneto if you want to extend your stay here!

Christmas markets in Naples

Have you ever heard about the manger street in Naples? It’s Via San Gregorio Armeno and is located in the heart of the city, at Spaccanapoli: it’s a very long street with lots of craft shops that exclusively make only manger scenes. In Italy, manger scenes and the portrayal of Christ’s birth is quite popular and Naples is the heart of this tradition.

In Via San Gregorio Armeno you’ll find not only classic manger statues but also ones depicting famous people :) Actually, the Christmas market is open all year, but in December it’s even greater and more special!
Starting November 26 in Fuorigrotta you’ll also find Santa Claus Village, a reconstruction of Saint Nick’s village with a post office, bank, pharmacy!

🔜 To visit the Christmas markets in Naples you can count on our agriturismi in Naples, in the province and across Campania if you want to extend your stay here!

Photo credit: Umberto Rotundo

Christmas markets in Genoa

If you choose to visit Genoa at Christmastime, don’t miss two locations: Piazza Piccapietra and the Fiera di Genova.

In Piazza Piccapietra you’ll find the Mercatino di San Nicola, one of the most classic Christmas events in Genoa, entirely dedicated to local craft items. It takes place from December 3 to 23 and all money raised from the market is donated to charity.
During these days artisans are dressed in medieval costumes and display ancient crafts to the public... a unique event, with jugglers, dancers, and musicians that will even amaze your kids.

Don’t forget to savor the traditional sweet Genoese pandolce!

From December 8 to 18 at the Fiera di Genova you’ll find Natalidea, nine days of excellent Christmas events, amusement, and relax. Admission to the fair is free. Entertainment, with workshops and activities, is a sure bet.

🔜 To visit the Christmas markets in Genoa you can count on our agriturismi in Genoa, in the province and across Liguria if you want to extend your stay here!

Christmas markets in Bressanone

We just had to include Bressanone in this 2016 Christmas list. Maybe it’s the most famous market in all of Italy. The stands open on November 25 and will close on January 6, for the Epiphany. They are open all day until 7 pm, except on Christmas.

This year kids can have fun on the numerous carousels and special events during the period: for example on December 5 in Piazza Duomo you’ll see Saint Nick, while every Wednesday they’ll be Christmas workshops. Every day you can take the steam ride!

Adults can take part in cultural events, like visits to the Duomo and the Cloisters, or in concerts with accordion players.

🔜 To visit the Christmas markets in Bressanone you can count on our agriturismi in Bressanone, in the province and across Trentino-Alto Adige if you want to extend your stay here!