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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Province of Lecco · Lombardy · Italy
Metropolitan City of Sassari · Sardinia · Italy
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Metropolitan City of Catania · Sicily · Italy
TraditionsChristmas Town at Le Ciminiere · 5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Tickets, holiday hours and ideas for a family visit to Le Ciminiere, even in the rain.
About 4 hours at the destination
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Province of Udine · Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Italy
Christmas marketMercatino di Natale · 5–6 & 8 Dec 2026 · Selected opening days only
On 5, 6 and 8 December 2026, this Carnic village welcomes crafts, Star songs and timber houses. The scattered nativity scenes continue until Epiphany.
Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination
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Autonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
Nativity scenes and traditionsOssana village of 1,000 nativity scenes · 27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
In Ossana, in the province of Trento in northern Italy's Trentino–South Tyrol region, over 1,600 nativity scenes fill the Val di Sole village from 27 November 2026 to 6 January 2027.
About 3 hours at the destination
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Autonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
Christmas marketChristmas village: retail huts · 28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Nadel Urtijëi brings festive huts and flavours to the centre from 28 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, with an early break and different shopping and food hours.
About 3 hours at the destination
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Province of Perugia · Umbria · Italy
TraditionsStart at the basilicas of St Francis and St Clare, then spend the afternoon at Natale Palazzano. Four December dates bring together the historic hill town and the hamlet of Palazzo.
Free admissionAbout 4 hours at the destination
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Metropolitan City of Napoli · Campania · Italy
Nativity scenesAt the Vomero charterhouse, the Cuciniello crib and historic collections reveal Neapolitan Christmas beyond the shop windows.
Ticket requiredAbout 3 hours at the destination
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Metropolitan City of Bari · Apulia · Italy
TraditionsRione Monti, Aia Piccola and Trullo Sovrano: a cultural winter walk among the Itria Valley’s remarkable stone homes.
Free admissionAbout 4 hours at the destination
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Metropolitan City of Bari · Apulia · Italy
TraditionsLanes, pitched roofs and Itria Valley churches: a cultural walk to give yourself during the festive season.
Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination
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Metropolitan City of Catania · Sicily · Italy
Nativity scenesAt Santa Maria della Neve, wax-faced figures and a natural setting tell a Sicilian Christmas story worth looking at slowly.
Ticket requiredAbout 4 hours at the destination
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A simple space, a few figures and a story to share: make a nativity scene with children without turning it into a competition.
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Bakers, musicians, sellers and skilled makers: read a nativity scene through gestures, materials and miniature objects.
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Struffoli, roccocò, susamielli and mustaccioli: recognise the sweets, choose a taste and give a gift with a story behind it.
Read the guide →Dates refer to the particular event named. Some markets open only on selected days: read the guide before planning your journey.
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.
Read the guide →Flover Christmas Village
Scheduled
Normally 9am–7.30pm; 31 December 9am–6.30pm. Closed 25 December and 1 January. Commercial Christmas experience at Flover garden centre.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Christmas in Tivoli
Scheduled
Use the daily calendar; verify 24 December directly before purchase.
Read the guide →Ossana village of 1,000 nativity scenes
Still to come
Nativity route, 10am–10pm. Individual activities and market stalls have their own arrangements.
Read the guide →Christmas village: retail huts
Still to come
Retail stalls close from 30 November to 4 December and on Christmas Day. Food stalls open from 11 am to 8 pm on Christmas Day.
Read the guide →Christmas village: food huts
Still to come
Food closed 30 November–4 December; open 25 December 11am–8pm. From 21 December 11am–8pm, except 24 December 11am–5pm and 1 January 4–8pm.
Read the guide →Christmas Town: Cathedral Square market
Still to come
Mon–Wed noon–8 pm; Thu noon–9 pm; Fri/Sat noon–10 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm.24 Dec 11 am–5 pm; 25–26 Dec noon–9 pm.
Read the guide →Christmas tree and carousel
Still to come
Tree and carousel: separate from market stalls, which finish 27 December.
Read the guide →Christmas in Caltagirone 2026/27
Still to come
Nativity circuit period; arrange individual venues, admissions and tickets with the organiser.
Read the guide →84 th szopki competition
Still to come
Presentation 10 am–noon at Mickiewicz monument; processionnoon.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Mercatino di Natale
Still to come · Selected opening days only
Opening days: 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026
5, 6 and 8 December, 10am–6pm. Free admission. No market opening on 7 December.
Read the guide →Kripn ime Lonte: scattered nativity scenes
Still to come
Nativity scenes around the hamlets; separate from market dates.
Read the guide →Living Nativity — Vera Fratellanza
Still to come · Selected opening days only
Opening days: 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027
Only on the listed dates; entry and time according to booking.
Read the guide →Il Paese del Natale
Still to come · Selected opening days only
Opening days: 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026
Fair on 6, 7, 8, 13 and 20 December 2026. Father Christmas’s house opens from 10am to 6pm on the same five days.
Read the guide →Post-competition szopki exhibition
Still to come
Krzysztofory Palace: independent museum visit with separate hours and tickets.
Read the guide →Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.
Red capes, green branches and dozens of voices: the Singing Christmas Tree is also a tree made of people. From 19 November to 23 December 2026 a square in the heart of Zurich is once again filled with music. And the concerts are free.
Shepherds and Magi meet in our cribs. In the Gospels, they come from two different stories waiting to be discovered.