Christmas Markets

Explore la bellezza of Italy.

If you’re lucky enough to be in Italy during the Christmas season, you will definitely get into the holiday spirit by visiting one of the many Christmas markets in Italy.

One of the largest Christmas markets in Italy is the Bolzano Christmas Market. It is held in Piazza Walther, in the town of Bolzano, in the province of South Tyrol. Approximately 100 stalls participate and everything on display in the market must be produced or processed in South Tyrol. Pick up some handmade stocking stuffers and enjoy gastronomic specialties from the mountain farms. You will also be entertained by numerous concerts and performances.

The Arco Christmas Market is located in the north of Lake Garda, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy. There are 50 stalls offering various artistic products and local delicacies. There is a nice mix of entertainment for the whole family including fireworks, street artists and a Christmas train with Santa.

Did you know that the tradition of the Nativity Scene originated in Naples?  If you visit the Naples Christmas Market you will see intricately designed Christmas cribs. Stop by ancient Neapolitan bakeries and enjoy stuffoli, susamelli or rococo. The city is ignited with colourful lights and the streets are filled with musicians and parades.

The Montepulciano Christmas Village is one of the largest markets in Italy. It is held in Piazza Grande, in the province of Siena in southern Tuscany. With stalls, street food vendors, and entertainment, there is no shortage of Christmas cheer.

The Verona Christmas Market is held in Piazza dei Signori, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Verona partners with Nuremberg, for an international pavilion, with vendors who bring a taste of Germany to Verona. Don’t forget to enjoy pandoro, the famous Christmas cake, which was created in Verona, in 1894, by the baker Domenico Melegatti.

The Rome Christmas Market is held in the popular Piazza Navona, in the Lazio region in central Italy. The market is filled with stalls, food trucks and a carousel, not to mention Christmas cheer.

One of the largest Christmas markets in Florence, is held in Piazza di Santa Croce, in Tuscany. It is inspired by the tradition of the German city of Heidelberg. The 55 stalls house a mixture of Italian and German delicacies and some one-of-a-kind gifts.

These are just a few of the many Christmas markets sprawled throughout Italy, for you to surely have a Buon Natale!