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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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Strasbourg

Grand Est · France

Admission and costs
The square-based markets can be browsed freely; food, purchases and ticketed activities are separate. The Musée Historique is an independent museum visit: access to the stalls does not include admission to city museums.
Getting there
From Strasbourg Gare Centrale, the first Old Town chalets are a ten-minute walk. Head towards the Grande Île and place Kléber, then continue between the squares without bringing a car into the historic core.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Musée Historique at 2 rue du Vieux-Marché-aux-Poissons tells Strasbourg’s story inside the former city slaughterhouse. This indoor alternative near the cathedral district requires separate museum admission.
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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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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

Still to come

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