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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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Brussels

Brussels-Capital · Belgium

Admission and costs
The squares and market are free to enter. Attractions, rides, food and purchases cost extra. Closing is at 6 pm on 24 and 31 December and 3 January; Grand-Place has no sound-and-light show on these three dates.
Getting there
From Bruxelles-Central station, walk to Grand-Place. Continue towards the Bourse and Place Sainte-Catherine: this linear route links the main Winter Wonders areas and helps avoid repeatedly retracing the same stalls.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert provide a covered passage near the historic centre, with shop windows and architecture. Walking through does not require a museum ticket; shops, cafés and performances are paid separately.
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London

Greater London · United Kingdom

Admission and costs
Timed ticket for Hyde Park · Free admission at South Bank
Getting there
Hyde Park Corner, Green Park or Victoria for Blue Gate · Waterloo or Embankment for South Bank
Time to allow
Allow around five hours for both stops.
If it rains
Check the indoor spaces at Royal Festival Hall.
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Gateway to Cinecittà World with costumed performers in spring 2015, without Christmas installations. Archive photograph (2015-04-01); does not document the 2026 edition.
Cinecittà World, Castel Romano, Rome, Lazio

Metropolitan City of Roma Capitale · Lazio · Italy

Traditions

Christmas at Cinecittà World? You’re in the film!

Christmas at Cinecittà World: ordinary opening dates · 7 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027 · Selected opening days only

At Castel Romano, spend a day among Christmas Street, festive shows and encounters, choosing an actual opening date and a comfortable pace.

Ticket requiredAbout 6 hours at the destination

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Dates for your diary!

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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.

Terni · Segantini: commercial Christmas village18 Oct 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Segantini: commercial Christmas village

Scheduled

Strada di Maratta Bassa 91; 9am–1pm and 3–7.30pm. Closed on 25 December and 1 January.

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Cinecittà World, Castel Romano, Rome, Lazio · Christmas at Cinecittà World: ordinary opening dates7 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas at Cinecittà World: ordinary opening dates

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 7 Nov 2026 · 8 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

Only explicit dates are marked for ordinary opening in the calendar. Unconfirmed dates are not declared closures. The 31 December event is separate and requires its own ticket; recheck hours for your date.

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Gaeta, Latina, Lazio · Favole di Luce7 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Favole di Luce

Scheduled

City illumination season. Village activities, individual shows and monument interiors follow their own schedules; the 7 November inauguration is not a daily show.

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Vetralla, Tuscia, Lazio · Il Regno di Babbo Natale: Christmas visitsVisits through 10 January 2027

Il Regno di Babbo Natale: Christmas visits

Scheduled

Classic route 9:30am–7:30pm; confirm opening times for 25 December and 1 January. Experiences and shows have separate schedules.

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Montecatini Terme · Destinazione Natale: city programme14 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Destinazione Natale: city programme

Scheduled

The overall period does not mean daily opening of market or individual experiences.

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Montecatini Terme · Viale Verdi market14 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Viale Verdi market

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 25 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026

Open from 9am to 8pm on weekends and public holidays.

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Firenze · Santa Croce · Christmas market in Piazza Santa Croce14 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Christmas market in Piazza Santa Croce

Scheduled

Daily; Monday–Thursday 10am–10pm, Friday–Sunday 10am–11pm.

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Empoli · Empoli Città del Natale14 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Empoli Città del Natale

Scheduled

Festival period; market stalls have specific trading dates.

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Empoli · Christmas markets14 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Christmas markets

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 22 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026

Listed dates only, 9am–8pm.

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Arezzo · Tyrolean Village · Piazza Grande14 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Tyrolean Village · Piazza Grande

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 19 Nov 2026 · 20 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 26 Nov 2026 · 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 3 Dec 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 10 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 17 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 21 Dec 2026 · 22 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 25 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026

The wider city programme continues until 6 January, with separate calendars for individual attractions.

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Gubbio · Gubbio Christmas festival21 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Gubbio Christmas festival

Still to come

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Terni · Terni: city initiatives and lights25 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Terni: city initiatives and lights

Still to come

City festivities run from 25 November to 6 January. Each attraction has its own dates and opening times.

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Fano · Natale a Fano: city programme28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Natale a Fano: city programme

Still to come

Overall festival period; not a daily-opening guarantee for stalls, rink or villages. Check each activity.

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Mombaroccio · Natale a Mombaroccio28 Nov 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

Natale a Mombaroccio

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026

10am–8pm on the eight dates. €5 day admission and specified free entry. Shows and workshops follow each day’s programme.

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Candelara, Pesaro · Candele a Candelara28 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Candele a Candelara

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Selected dates only, 10am–8pm. Switch-offs 5.30pm and 6.30pm.

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Pesaro · Piazza del Popolo market5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Piazza del Popolo market

Still to come

Minimum hours 3–8pm Mon–Fri, 10am–8pm weekends and public holidays. Check Christmas Day and New Year updates.

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Castiglione del Lago · Luci sul Trasimeno · Percorso dell’Albero5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Luci sul Trasimeno · Percorso dell’Albero

Still to come

Daily 5pm–11pm; weather may affect opening. Christmas stalls: working days 3.30pm–8pm; days before holidays and holidays 10am–8pm.

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Perugia · Natale alla Rocca5 Dec 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Natale alla Rocca

Still to come

Market exhibition period at the C.E.R.P.; municipal fair calendar time band 10am–7.30pm. Confirm holiday openings and operating programme with the organisers.

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Gubbio · Illuminated mountain tree7 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Illuminated mountain tree

Still to come

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

Christmas in everyday life