Christmas in Italy, from North to South, during the Christmas period is a true riot of colors, aromas and dreamy places. Here are the most illuminated and sought-after Italian cities in 2021 to spend the Christmas holidays.
A coronavirus pandemic literally destroyed the and profoundly changed the way of traveling and organizing holidays, but compared to last year, all cities in Italy are preparing to welcome tourists in complete safety.
Christmas in Italy: the most beautiful and fascinating cities to spend Christmas
In this guide we decided not to talk about the most famous Italian cities such as Turin, Palermo, Nápoles, Rome, Florença, Veneza e Milan , but we try to make space for destinations that, in our humble opinion, are equally interesting and capable of offering you something truly incredible.
Merano, Trentino Alto Adige
We start in the province of Bolzano. Known as the “Italy’s Little Vienna”, Merano is famous for its thermal baths and is particularly appreciated for its extraordinary Christmas markets, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Salerno, Campania
One of the italian cities most enchanting at Christmas time is Salerno, with the wonderful Luci d'Artista and the extraordinary enchanted Garden – and its Christmas market with wonders of Amalfi Coast.
Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Trieste is, without a doubt, one of the most elegant and fascinating cities in Italy to spend Christmas.
Piazza Unità d'Italia, in addition to being one of the most beautiful in the country, offers truly unique Christmas environments, while in Piazza Sant'Antonio Christmas fairs take place very specials, where there are exhibitors from all over the world.
Aosta, Aosta Valley
Located in the center of the Aosta Valley, the city of Aosta during the Christmas period transforms into a true Enchanted Village.
known as the "Rome of the Alps" because it was founded by the Romans, Aosta has an incredible historical Center impeccably decorated and is famous throughout Italy by Christmas markets (Marchè Vert Noel) which take place in the splendid setting of the famous Roman Theatre.
Matera, Basilicata
One of the most inviting cities in Italy to spend Christmas no doubt, Matera.
Within the Sassi of Matera, UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will be enveloped by a typical Christmas atmosphere that you will hardly find anywhere else in the world, and at sunset. The show is guaranteed.
Ferrara – Emilia Romagna
Extraordinary capital of the Italian Renaissance, Ferrara is the famous“East family city”, where ancient and modern coexist harmoniously.
During the Christmas period, the historic center of Ferrara comes to life with incredible lights and colors and around the city, shows, events for young and old are organized. THE Christmas fairs, true Christmas villages, with winter attractions (skating rinks) and characteristic wooden houses, where you can taste and buy typical local products.
Syracuse, Sicily
Another Italian city UNESCO World Heritage Site where to spend the Christmas holidays is magnificent SIRACUSA.
The city enjoys a particularly climate soft in winter and in the characteristic streets of the districts of Ortigia e Saint Lucia interesting Christmas markets are created, attracting tourists from all over the world.
Bergamo, Lombardy
The city of Bergamo Alta During the Christmas period, in addition to maintaining its incredible medieval charm, it transforms into pure magic.
No historic center of Bergamo Alta you can immerse yourself in surreal environments where the flavors and aromas of tradition, colorful decorations and the magic of lights bring to life something difficult to explain.
Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige
Our Christmas lights tour in Italy ends in Bolzano, considered by many to be the “Christmas city par excellence”. It is no coincidence that the surreal sets in here Bozner Christkindlmarkt, one of the most incredible Christmas markets in the world.
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