The definitive list
The Christmas Markets of Italy
I Mercatini di Natale
From the Alpine squares of South Tyrol, where the Italian Christmas market was born, to the nativity workshops of Naples: the markets our editors would plan a winter journey around.
Bolzano Christmas Market
Mercatino di Natale di Bolzano
Italy's oldest and most beloved Christmas market in the heart of South Tyrol.
At the stalls: Glühwein (vin brulé) · Zelten - traditional fruit cake · Speck and local cheeses
The full entryTrento Christmas Market
Mercatino di Natale di Trento
A magical Christmas market in the elegant Renaissance city of Trento.
At the stalls: Vin brulé and hot chocolate · Strudel · Local cheeses
The full entryMerano Christmas Market
Mercatino di Natale di Merano
An elegant Christmas market in the charming spa town of Merano.
At the stalls: Glühwein and Punsch · Apple strudel · Kaiserschmarrn
The full entryBressanone Christmas Market
Mercatino di Natale di Bressanone
A charming Christmas market in one of South Tyrol's most beautiful towns.
At the stalls: Glühwein · Krapfen · Speck
The full entryVipiteno Christmas Market
Mercatino di Natale di Vipiteno
A fairy-tale Christmas market in one of Italy's most beautiful villages.
At the stalls: Famous Vipiteno yogurt · Glühwein · Tyrolean pastries
The full entryAosta Christmas Market
Marché Vert Noël
Alpine Christmas magic in the shadow of the Italian Alps.
At the stalls: Vin brulé · Polenta concia · Fontina cheese
The full entryVerona Christmas Market
Mercatini di Natale di Verona
Christmas magic in the city of Romeo and Juliet.
At the stalls: Vin brulé · Pandoro (Verona's Christmas cake) · Nougat
The full entryFlorence Christmas Market
Mercatino di Natale di Firenze
A German-style Christmas market in the heart of Renaissance Florence.
At the stalls: Glühwein · Bratwurst · Pretzels
The full entryPiazza Navona Christmas Market
Mercatino di Natale di Piazza Navona
Rome's beloved Christmas market in one of the city's most beautiful squares.
At the stalls: Torrone (nougat) · Roasted chestnuts · Hot chocolate
The full entryNaples Christmas Alley
Via San Gregorio Armeno
The world-famous street of nativity artisans in the heart of Naples.
At the stalls: Sfogliatella · Neapolitan espresso · Struffoli (honey balls)
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