The Florence Christmas Market (Mercato di Natale Firenze) is an annual Christmas market in Florence, Italy where organiser aim to recreate the magic of German Weihnachtsmarkten in the heart of Tuscany. The market takes place in the heart of Florence, on Piazza Santa Croce in front of the Basilica di Santa Croce.
This Christmas market features over 50 decorated wooden huts, each inviting guests to explore handcrafted treasures, artisanal products, and holiday decorations. At the Florence Christmas Market you’ll also find typical market specialties from all over Europe, such as Spanish churros, German sausages and sauerkraut, Dutch poffertjes and stroopwafels, Austrian strudel and more. And of course you can enjoy a glass of glühwein to warm up your hands and spirit.
As you walk through the Christmas market, you can enjoy the melody of street musicians and the aroma of roasted chestnuts, and spiced wine. Children can explore the Santa Claus House in front of the Basilica.
2024 Dates
To be announced!
2023 Dates
18 November – 17 December
Opening hours on market days*
Monday: 10am – 10pm
Tuesday: 10am – 10pm
Wednesday: 10am – 10pm
Thursday: 10am – 10pm
Friday: 10am – 11pm
Saturday: 10am – 11pm
Sunday: 10am – 11pm
*to be confirmed for 2024
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Feature image: © Fondazione Destination Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau
