Christmas markets are one of the best things about Christmas. They offer a single place to eat delicious foods, warm up your hands with lovely hot drinks, take in a vibrant Christmassy atmosphere, buy gifts, hear festive music and have fun with family or friends. Luckily, Tuscany has plenty of Christmas markets to choose from. In fact, most towns will have some sort of market over the holiday period but we've decided to round up some of the best so you can pencil them into your schedule if you are spending Christmas in Tuscany this year.
One of the most famous Christmas markets in Tuscany is the Weihnachtsmarkt, located in piazza Santa Croce in Florence. Named for, and based on, the style of Christmas markets you can find in Germany, it offers everything you would want from a typical festive market, all with a distinctive Tuscan twist on the model. Running from the 2nd of December until the 20th 2016, just drop by and browse the gifts and crafts or try to food, beer and mulled wine from all over Europe in the scenic setting of Florence's most beautiful piazzas.
One of the most famous Christmas markets in Tuscany is the Weihnachtsmarkt, located in piazza Santa Croce in Florence. Named for, and based on, the style of Christmas markets you can find in Germany, it offers everything you would want from a typical festive market, all with a distinctive Tuscan twist on the model. Running from the 2nd of December until the 20th 2016, just drop by and browse the gifts and crafts or try to food, beer and mulled wine from all over Europe in the scenic setting of Florence's most beautiful piazzas.
Another Christmas market in Florence that is worth mentioning is the Natale è Oltrarno market which will take place from December 8th to January 6th 2016. Oltrarno is an area that includes three neighborhoods of Florence: Santo Spirito, San Niccolò and San Frediano.
During the Christmas period, this area will be dedicated to Christmas and will be full of all sorts of stands that will be open from 10 am to 10 pm each day. It is pretty removed from the beaten tourist track and will offer something a little more authentic and exciting.
The final Florentine market that we would suggest your visiting is Florence Noel. Florence Noel is the perfect place to do a spot of shopping, have fun with all the family or your friends, learn about Italian Christmas traditions and taste some delicious examples of Tuscan Christmas cuisine.
During the Christmas period, this area will be dedicated to Christmas and will be full of all sorts of stands that will be open from 10 am to 10 pm each day. It is pretty removed from the beaten tourist track and will offer something a little more authentic and exciting.
The final Florentine market that we would suggest your visiting is Florence Noel. Florence Noel is the perfect place to do a spot of shopping, have fun with all the family or your friends, learn about Italian Christmas traditions and taste some delicious examples of Tuscan Christmas cuisine.
Located in the old train station of Stazione Leopolda Firenze, it takes place from late November into December and there are a wide range of things to see, do and purchase there. Christmas music plays, snowflakes and glittering lights surround and there are lots of different gifts and souvenirs to browse. Kids in the group can visit Santa's house and you can try sweets, candies, chestnuts, coffee, hot chocolate and mulled wine.
These are our picks for the best Christmas markets in Florence. Find a luxury villa in Florence to try them out for yourself and watch out for the next article, where we will focus on some more markets throughout the rest of Tuscany.
These are our picks for the best Christmas markets in Florence. Find a luxury villa in Florence to try them out for yourself and watch out for the next article, where we will focus on some more markets throughout the rest of Tuscany.
