There are many destinations that have become famous as Christmas hot-spots due to their pretty markets, ice-skating rinks in gorgeous locations, impressive lights displays, festive events, and unique traditions. Tuscany is a place that might not immediately come to mind when one thinks of the Holidays but there are plenty of great reasons to visit at this time of the year; from the food and wine, to the picturesque towns made lovelier, to the Christmas markets. In particular, if you find a vacation rental in Arezzo, you will discover that this picture-perfect medieval city is transformed into the, “Arezzo City of Christmas.”
The Arezzo City of Christmas event sees the already charming historic centre get a very special Christmas makeover with light shows projected onto the ancient stone walls of the buildings framing the Piazza Grande, a traditional-style Tyrolean Christmas market with typical Alpine huts set up in the same square, a pretty Ferris Wheel towering in the Il Prato Park, Santa Claus moving into the Medici Fortress and transforming it into a Christmas village, and more.
In addition to the visual appeal and adornments, all sorts of events and attractions take place in Arezzo for the duration of the Holiday Season, with something for everyone. Visits to Santa are a must for the little ones, Ferris Wheel rides are the height (ahem) of romance, ice-skating in the Il Prato Park is a magical festive activity for those who want to brave the ice, while wandering the market with a mulled wine warming your hands is much cosier and safer!
Then there are the more unique attractions. Brick House 2024 in the Fraternita Palace in the Piazza Grande is an exhibition of extraordinary pieces made from Lego by over 40 artists from all over Italy. The famous international chocolate festival, Eurochocolate comes to town to impress those with a sweet tooth. There are various artisan fairs taking place in locations across town throughout the period as well as a permanent art market in the Il Prato Park. Also in the park, you can experience the Forest of Emotions, an area of the greenery where there are light displays that are magical and festive.
Furthermore, this is a great time to explore Arezzo, in general. Special tours and events are taking place and museums and churches and other attractions will be offering an especially warm welcome. Visit special art exhibitions, admire displays of historical dress, attend breath-taking dance performances, go wine-tasting or beer-tasting, watch a goldsmith create something beautiful at a workshop, paint a fresco with an artist, head to the theatre, shop at one of the city’s famous antiques fairs, and more!
With so much to see and do, a gorgeous festive atmosphere and look, and so much excitement, Arezzo really is a dream spot for a holiday in Tuscany over the Holidays. Book one of our villas in Arezzo today and come and experience it all for yourself this year because we’re calling it – this is going to be a Christmas break hot-spot in the near future! Beat everyone else to the punch and fall in love with the Tuscan Christmas experience and all that Arezzo City of Christmas has to offer, in particular.