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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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Avio Castle

Autonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Admission and costs
Admission to the market alone is free. Frescoed rooms and guided visits require separate FAI tickets; the shuttle is also charged separately. The keep is temporarily closed for maintenance and is excluded from this proposed route.
Getting there
For the ascent use the organised departure point at Piazza Conciliazione in Sabbionara d’Avio, where shuttle tickets are sold in cash. Parking areas are signposted on the approach roads; the final castle route includes unpaved ground.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Baronial Palace houses some exhibitors indoors. The Casa delle Guardie adds a ticketed interior visit, but the complex still includes outdoor spaces and unpaved sections, so this is not a completely sheltered outing.
Where to park
Parking is signposted on the approach roads. The shuttle departs from Piazza Conciliazione in Sabbionara d’Avio, where tickets are sold for cash.
Route and accessibility
The approach to the castle includes unpaved ground and can be challenging for visitors with reduced mobility.
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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.

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

Christmas in everyday life