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THE CHIARA! CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

What a lovely Christmas!

Markets, little towns and lovely discoveries

An afternoon under the lights. Hot chocolate to share. A gift chosen with love. Your next Christmas memory starts here.

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Christmas market in Strasbourg’s old town in 2018. Archive photograph, not the 2026 edition.
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Bressanone

Autonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Admission and costs
The market and its purchases are separate from the Light & Music Show at the Bishop’s Palace, which requires its own ticket. Food, craft purchases and the Pharmacy Museum are separate items in your budget.
Getting there
Leave the train at Bressanone station and walk into the historic centre to Piazza Duomo. No connecting bus is needed for this town-centre visit. The evening light show takes place separately at the Bishop’s Palace and has its own admission.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Pharmacy Museum in Via Ponte Aquila offers an indoor look at pharmaceutical history. Its own opening hours and admission apply; BrixenCard and MyCard include one visit under the museum’s conditions.
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Greccio

Province of Rieti · Lazio · Italy

Admission and costs
Admission to the Franciscan Nativity Sanctuary is free. The International Nativity Museum is a separate visit with its own admission and booking arrangements. This heritage itinerary does not include or imply a living-nativity performance ticket.
Getting there
Greccio has a station on the Terni–Rieti–Sulmona line, but the Christmas transfer from it requires booking. Arrange the final leg before travelling. For drivers, use the car parks on Via San Francesco; the sanctuary and village are separate stops.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
In the village, the International Nativity Museum offers indoor collections. Its admission is independent of the sanctuary visit; museum bookings and enquiries are handled on +39 0746 740028.
Where to park
Use the car parks on Via San Francesco. Plan separate onward journeys to the village and the sanctuary.
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Dates refer to the particular event named. Some markets open only on selected days: read the guide before planning your journey.

Caltagirone, Sicily · Christmas in Caltagirone 2026/271 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas in Caltagirone 2026/27

Still to come

Nativity circuit period; arrange individual venues, admissions and tickets with the organiser.

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Cagliari, Sardinia · Cagliari Christmas markets1 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Cagliari Christmas markets

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Piazza Yenne, corso Vittorio Emanuele II and piazza del Carmine areas; check individual activity schedules and admission separately.

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Catania · Christmas Town at Le Ciminiere5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas Town at Le Ciminiere

Still to come

Closes at 7 pm on 24 Dec. Opens at 4 pm on 25 Dec and 1 Jan.

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Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.

Christmas in everyday life