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Palazzuolo sul Senio: Christmas markets “Magic Advent”

Palazzuolo sul Senio Christmas markets of Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort

When Christmas arrives there is no more beautiful tradition than wandering around the typical Christmas markets scattered throughout Tuscany and like every year the unmissable appointment is in Palazzuolo sul Senio for the Christmas markets “Magic Advent”.

Christmas markets in Mugello

Winter makes this mountainous Tuscan territory, halfway between Florence and Bologna, even more fascinating.

An enchanting landscape will lead you into the small mountain villages and the hospitable villages of the valley.
Visiting this territory rich in history and traditions it is practically obligatory to stop in the typical trattorias for tasty gastronomic stops.
Yes, because with a full stomach it will be even more beautiful to visit the places of faith such as:

  • Pieve di San Lorenzo in Borgo San Lorenzo with the precious Madonna di Giotto;
  • Pieve of Santa Maria in Dicomano;
  • Convent of Bosco ai Frati in San Piero a Sieve.

Those who visit the Mugello during the Christmas period can not miss the events that take place in the characteristic historical villages:

  • MAGIE DELL’AVVENTO 7,8,14,21 December in Palazzuolo sul Senio. Christmas markets with street artists and animation. Info: tel. 055 8046125
  • FIOCCHI DI NATALE 7 and 8 December in Firenzuola. Christmas markets and concerts. Info: tel. 055 8199477
  • CHRISTMAS MARKETS 7 and 14 December in Marradi With choirs and entertainment for children. Extraordinary opening of Palazzo Torriani by appointment. Info: tel. 055 804773 – 055 8045170
  • NATALE IN CORSO 7,8,14 and 21 December in Barberino di Mugello. Christmas markets with bingo in the square and entertainment with street artists Info: tel. 055 8477230
  • CHRISTMAS VILLAGE 7.14 and 21 December in Dicomano. Food stands, children’s games. Info: tel. 055 8385426
  • CHRISTMAS MARKETS December 14th in San Piero a Sieve Market, entertainment for children. Info: tel. 055 8487241
  • COLLEZIONISTI IN PIAZZA 21 December in Scarperia. Exchange of small antiques and collectibles with Christmas theme Info: tel. 055 8468165

Palazzuolo sul Senio: Christmas markets with a magical atmosphere

In Palazzuolo, the Christmas markets really have a magical atmosphere. In fact in this small mountain village for more than ten years on holidays that precede Christmas you can experience all the magic of the Christmas.

You can taste typical Palazzuolo products in the “La Mangiatoia” food stand such as cakes, donuts, polenta, cantucci with Vin Santo and much more.

But the fun never stops with many Christmas-themed shows such as gospel choirs, bagpipers, puppets.

For all four days in Piazza IV Novembre will be set up the “Little Santa’s house” a small wooden cabin ready to welcome children who can deliver their letter to Santa Claus in person!

If you want to breathe the magic of Christmas, we wait for you at the Christmas Markets Magic Advent!

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