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The most beautiful Villages and Santa’s Houses in Tuscany

Santa's Village in Tuscany

Christmas is coming and throughout the region the festive atmosphere has characterized cities and medieval villages. Discover with us the most beautiful Villages and Santa’s Houses in Tuscany!

The Christmas atmosphere in Florence

Every year Christmas brings an atmosphere full of magic and celebration, irresistible for young and old.

The cities are enriched with Christmas decorations like suggestive lights, festoons, Christmas trees and nativity scenes. Lights, colors and sounds make the atmosphere really pleasant.

The Christmas atmosphere in Florence is breathed in every street of the historic center, where walking in search of gifts becomes even more enjoyable.

But the city during the Christmas season offers many special attractions such as Christmas markets and ice skating rinks.

The most famous Christmas Market in Florence is certainly the Heidelberg Market where a corner of Germany comes to life in Piazza Santa Croce, where you can taste typical German dishes such as pork shank and sauerkraut.

For those who want to practice a winter sport in the city center can go to the gardens of the Fortezza da Basso where the Florence Ice Village is set up, Europe’s longest ice skating rink. The Florence Ice Village counts 300 meters of ring, is open every day from 10:00 to 24:00 and is surrounded by a Christmas Village.

The Villages and the houses of Santa Claus are now an unmissable attraction for all children who want to send their Christmas letters or have a souvenir photo with Santa Claus.

The most beautiful Villages and Santa’s Houses in Tuscany!

The Villages and houses of Santa Claus in Tuscany generally offer a real guided tour to discover the world of Santa Claus.

Wooden structures and houses, elves, talking trees, toy factory, post office and Santa’s House are just some of the many attractions that can be visited in the Christmas Villages.

Here’s what we think are the most beautiful Villages and Santa’s Houses in Tuscany!

The town of Santa Claus in Chianciano Terme

Chianciano Terme hosts the town of Santa Claus, with its traditional home, the elf workshop and the gift machine, all accompanied by rides, shows and stalls.

Christmas Village in Montepulciano

Until Epiphany, the Fortress of Montepulciano turns into Santa’s Castle which hosts games, shows and workshops. In the square the characteristic Christmas market is set up with the typical wooden houses.

Florence Ice Village and Christmas Village in Florence

The Santa Claus Village in Florence surrounds a 300-meter-long ice skating rink, the longest in Europe and is set in a truly picturesque setting, the beautiful gardens of the Fortezza da Basso.

Experience the magic of Christmas in Tuscany!

Tuscany is ready to celebrate Christmas with events, markets, lights and Christmas Villages. If you want to experience the magic of Christmas in Tuscany we are waiting for you at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort!

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