Christmas is coming and also the desire to go and visit the markets that offer all sorts of merchandise linked to the most heartfelt party of the year. The markets create a fairy setting that transports young and old into the rarefied Christmas atmosphere. Born in northern Europe, Christmas markets have now become a custom also in Italy where there are many cities and small towns that set them up in their main squares.
Christmas markets
Surely the best known in Italy are those ofSouth Tyrol which are also the oldest and most traditional on the peninsula. The longest-running and largest market in Italy is that of Bolzano. Throughout the Trentino the Christmas markets invariably follow the centuries-old Teutonic tradition. In fact, the Christmas markets were born in the Middle Ages in Germany and in Alsace and since then the custom has never ceased.
For the upcoming holidays, do not miss the markets of Aosta, Florence, Rome and Naples with the famous via di San Gregorio Armeno full of nativity scenes and Christmas trinkets. These, just to name a few. In reality, the whole peninsula, from mid-November until Epiphany, will dress up with the characteristic Christmas stands. From decorations to typical gastronomic products, passing through handcrafted creations that constitute a very particular artistic production.
The Trans-Siberian of Italy
For the Christmas holidays 2022, it will definitely be a great adventure to reach villages set in the mountains with the Trans-Siberian of Italy. It is the historic train that travels between Abruzzo and Molise passing through villages, parks and nature reserves. Always for the holiday period, there will be the historical Parks Railway who will organize suggestive itineraries to discover the Christmas markets.
