After a pestilence struck Venice in 1630, the Doge prayed to the Virgin Mary to stop the spread of the disease and protect the people of Venice. The Doge also ordered the construction of a church in her honor, which became the Chiesa della Salute, and which, every year on November 21st, becomes a mecca for Venetians, who take a ...
At this markets, 45 wooden houses sell local and Italian crafts, live animals and carolers add to the festive atmosphere, and a Christmas train takes visitors around the city. On December 6, the eve of the Festa Immacolata, the market stays open late for a fireworks show near the castle. December 11-12 is dedicated to children's enjoyment of the Christmas spirit, ...
This market, in Corso Rosmini in the town of Rovereto, features local crafts as well as holiday crafts from northern Europe. Trentino also hosts another Christmas market in Arco. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
Touted as the region's biggest and busiest Christmas market, the Trento market is held in Piazza Fiera next to the city's medieval wall. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
The Bressanone market is located in Piazza Duomo, where the city's 800-year-old Gothic cathedral stands. There will be a presepi exhibit in the Hofburg Episcopal Palace.
The Levico Christmas market in Parco Alburgico (Habsburgs Park) features market staples such as handmade crafts, Christmas decor, and nativity scenes, but is also loaded with extra events. There is also a polenta festival and a cheese festival. A Santa Claus 5K run in the park requires a Santa suit for entry. At 9:30pm on December 1, 8 and 15, ...
Eighty festive stalls line the historic spa promenade, selling everything from toys and gifts to sweets and cakes. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
The Andalo Christmas Market will be held in Piazza Dolomiti, and on December 3, there will be an opening ceremony and lighting of the Christmas tree from 4pm-7:30pm. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
An exhibit of One Hundred Nativity Scenes is on display at the Sala del Bramante in Piazza del Popolo. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
See documentaries from around the world at the annual Festival dei Popoli in Florence.
