Shopping in Italy, Christmas Markets



christmas-markets-italy-2009Christmas and New Year holidays, are a special and magical moment for everyone. To make it a permanently enchanted and wonderful period, choose to visit the fascinating and magic Christmas markets. In Italy there are many who deserve to be explored. Trentino Alto Adige is a region that sheds a special charm, this region is further believed to be the home of the Christmas markets. Here it takes place one of the most famous street markets in the Bel Paese, namely that of Bolzano.

In this market stalls are lovely small wooden houses, as if to recall the tales, all covered with bright lights. Wandering aimlessly among these stalls, you will have the distinct feeling that time has stopped. Away from the stress that characterizes daily life, you enter a fairy world made of wooden toys, Christmas decorations and very special craft, attractive pastries, offered in these picturesque stalls. Everything is then accompanied by a fantastic soundtrack of typical Christmas tunes.

Another beautiful resort in Trentino, where Christmas market takes place, is the charming and glamorous Madonna di Campiglio. In this charming town, all festively decorated with enchanting gold lights, you can browse among the stalls, surrounded by a magic old town centre, that will always remain engraved in the hearts of visitors. Then if you feel cold, enjoy a tasty and refreshing mulled wine, with its spicy flavour. Always in Trentino there are many other tourist places which are also known for the Christmas markets, as well as their staggering natural beauty.

Merano, Bressanone and Trento for example, are other wonderful cities where you can go to markets. Those who want, can moreover make unforgettable excursions to discover the incredible natural beauty and the breathtaking sceneries typical of those areas. During the Christmas and New Year periods then, these landscapes become even more fascinating when the snow covers them. In fact, in these places, the winter sports enthusiasts will find miles and miles of ski runs and efficient ski-lifts. Besides here there is plenty of accommodation to perfectly accommodate travellers and tourists.

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