If you were thinking about planning a trip to a Christmas market but you also were considering booking a villa in Florence this festive season, then why not combine the two by visiting the city’s annual Christmas markets and many other wonderful festive attractions? With the various markets opening in mid to late November and continuing through Christmas and some right into the new year, there should be plenty of opportunity to experience this beloved annual tradition for yourself, plus the city boasts a wide array of other types of fun adventures at this time of the year...
There are several locations where markets or Christmas installations take place in Florence each year. The most famous of these is the market in Piazza Santa Croce, which takes place in front of the beautiful polychromatic Basilica di Santa Croce. Known as the Weihnachtsmarkt Santa Croce, this Christmas market has a long and storied tradition and is very charming, with German-style open wooden huts selling a wide array of international foods, gifts, crafts, and more. Grab a mulled wine, wander about, browse the wares, and sample some delicious snacks in this magical setting.
Other Christmas markets in town with long-standing traditions and lots of appeal include the market at Piazza del Duomo and the Palazzo Corsini. Regular markets that take place on a weekly basis also will likely have special festive editions and more specialised, smaller markets usually pop up throughout the city over the period. Basically: keep your eyes open if you find a vacation rental in Florence and head to the city around Christmas as there will be all sorts of amazing festive markets, events, and more taking place all over the city.
Florence will also be lit up with the magical light installations that the city organises each year, making her famous monuments even more lovely. Plus, there will be ice-skating rinks, winter parks, and a wide variety of other types of attractions.
For a truly magical festive break, Florence has all that you could dream of and more. Browse our holiday rentals in Florence today and plan a perfect escape over the Holidays to make special memories this year.
