Christmas is approaching and in both Florence and its province the squares are teeming with markets. Once the prerogative of the northern countries, Christmas street markets are now a big success here as well, and there are numerous to choose from for gift shopping or to see the towns in the territory in an unusual and charming light.
For some years now in Florence, the Weihnachtsmarkt (German for Christmas market) has descended from the city of Heidelberg and arrived in Piazza Santa Croce. The market stands sell Christmas decorations for tree and home, seasonal sweets like Stollen accompanied by the fortifying Glühwein (spiced wine), as well as German foods that are not Christmas related (wursts and sauerkraut in particular), all to be found in Piazza Santa Croce from 1st to 19th December.
In Florence there is also another Christmas-themed event: Florence Noel, in the huge Leopolda Station: from 4th to 12th December, a fair entirely dedicated to gifts and decorations.
Many markets are also held on the 8th December holiday. If you are here on that day and you want to visit some museums but are not sure of the opening hours, here is a page that can help you.
In the province, Christmas fairs and markets are now common. While some have a long history, like that of Marradi, held on 5th, 12th, and 19th December, or of nearby Palazzuolo sul Senio, where Magie dell’Avvento held on 5th, 8th, 12th, 19th December has stands, crèches, the house of Father Christmas and many other surprises in store. With a bit of luck, you can also find some snow, to make the atmosphere even more festive.
Exploring the rest of the territory, note other events near Florence; for example in Signa, where already in November, on the 27th and 28th, the Market of Oberdrauburg and Maromme is held.
The town of Scandicci (easily reached from the centre of Florence using tramway line 1) will host holiday markets from 5th December to 8th January in Piazza Togliatti.
As regards the Mugello district, take note of the Christmas market in Vaglia on 11th December; in San Piero a Sieve a similar initiative on 18th December; in Firenzuola Fiocchi di Natale, on 12th December, and in Dicomano, on the 5th and 12th.
Moving from the Mugello to the Upper Valdarno, there’s an appointment in Rignano sull’Arno on 19th December, with a market and entertainment; Incisa will hold a holiday market on 5th December; and Fig
line hosts the initiative Aspettando il Natale on 5th and 8th December.
In the Chianti district, in addition to the popular event Chianti d’Autunno, Christmas markets are held in Greve on 8th, 12th, and 19th December, and in the village of Strada on 11th December.
In the environs of Empoli, the Christmas market of Empoli on 11th and 12th December; in Fucecchio on 8th December, in Montelupo Fiorentino on 4th and 8th December. Montelupo also holds a Christmas edition of its Gourmet food fair, on 18th and 19th December.
The complete list of markets, not just Christmas-themed markets but all the special markets held for holiday shopping, can be downloaded here
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