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Last updated: December 01, 2024


Welcome to Siena's Christmas events guide, where medieval streets transform into a festive journey. Our guide accompanies you through all Christmas celebrations, whether you already know the city or are discovering it for the first time.

The historic center, with Piazza del Campo as its beating heart, hosts the traditional Christmas market with local craft stalls and Tuscan gastronomic specialties. The city center streets, from Via di Città to Piazza Duomo, come alive with lights and decorations, while historic shops display their Christmas-themed windows. In the characteristic alleys, you can find artisanal nativity scenes and hear traditional choirs echoing among the historic palaces.

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Siena Holiday Markets and Shopping


What to Expect:

The largest Christmas market in central Italy with wooden houses.

Description:

The Montepulciano Christmas Market is a unique event offering a wide range of gift ideas and local gastronomic specialties. The village features wooden houses and attractions like Santa's Castle and the Christmas Terrace.

Where: Montepulciano | More Info: Montepulciano Christmas Market

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What to Expect:

Tyrolean village with international exhibitors and light projections.

Description:

The Arezzo Christmas Market transforms Piazza Grande into a unique Tyrolean village with over 30 wooden stalls and food huts. The ninth edition features typical exhibitors from the Tyrol, Austria, and Germany, showcasing local artisanal products. The House of Santa Claus is located in the Medicean Fortress, while the Brick House is in Piazza Grande. The event also includes the Big Lights Show and tastings at the Baitine del Gusto.

Where: Arezzo | More Info: Arezzo Christmas Market

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Siena Holiday Shows and Entertainment


What to Expect:

Medieval banquet and historical reenactments in period costumes.

Description:

The Medieval Festival in Monteriggioni is a historical event that transforms the town into a medieval village with artisans, nobles, and commoners dressed in period attire. The festival includes live performances, music, dances, and traditional artisan shops.

Where: Monteriggioni | More Info: Medieval Festival in Monteriggioni

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What to Expect:

Living nativity scene in a Tuscan town

Description:

The Presepe Vivente in Contignano is a captivating event where the town is lit with candles and torches for a living nativity scene. The picturesque setting of the town transforms into a place of great emotion and tradition.

Where: Contignano | More Info: Living Nativity in Contignano

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