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