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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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Cologne

North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany

Admission and costs
The cathedral and Heinzels markets are free to browse. Skating and skate hire at Heumarkt are paid activities with their own tickets; shopping, refreshments and Chocolate Museum admission remain separate expenses.
Getting there
Arrive at Köln Hauptbahnhof and walk to the cathedral: the Roncalliplatz market stands in front of it. Continue through the Old Town towards Alter Markt and Heumarkt; the two Heinzels squares form a separate but nearby market route.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Chocolate Museum at Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a offers an indoor alternative on the Rhine beside the harbour market area. Museum admission requires its own ticket; optional guided visits are booked separately.
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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

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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 refer to the particular event named. Some markets open only on selected days: read the guide before planning your journey.

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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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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Christmas in everyday life