After the extraordinary success of the previous editions, the Christmas Markets in Montepulciano are back.To celebrate the tenth edition of the event, lots of news and surprises await you for the whole family. A unique experience for young and old, a new and fun way to spend the days of Advent and the Christmas holidays in harmony and tranquility, immersed in a fairytale setting, in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Inside the village, a large Quaint market with wooden houses, the largest in Central Italy, where you can find lots of gift ideas for yourself and your loved ones, and then dive into the exciting visit of the Santa’s Castle, full of surprises and attractions, not only for the little ones.
Christmas markets in Montepulciano: open until 7 January 2024
A few meters from the walls of Santa’s Castle, a characteristic Christmas market awaits you, with many wooden houses and themed decorations. The market is hosted in the magical setting of Piazza Grande, in Via San Donato and in the adjacent streets. Inside the market it will also be possible, of course, to taste specialties and hot food typical of quality street food.
Great attention has been paid to the originality of the products with the involvement of the artisans’ associations and the presence of diversified product categories: Christmas decorations and decorations, food products, confectionery, clothing and leather goods, local crafts and much more. The market, thanks to the vast pedestrian space available, is also the ideal place for a series of shows, shows and entertainment activities for the whole family.
Santa’s Castle arrives in Montepulciano
Also this year, the medieval fortress of Montepulciano hosts the “Castle of Santa Claus”. Large, imposing, majestic, with many rooms that can be visited indoors, festively decorated and full of surprises, it is able to amaze everyone, the little ones as well as adults. Visitors will be able to discover where Santa Claus lives with his elves, they will be able to visit the magic kitchen, the study, the bedroom, the elves’ bedrooms, the winter garden where the reindeer rest, get on the magical sleigh, and then the mythical throne room, where they can meet the master of the house, the “real” Santa Claus”, and then post their letter in the fairy contraption. Fun is guaranteed, as are surprises… A path that, we are sure, will leave not only the little ones breathless. In the garden of the Castle it will be possible to take a ride on the docile ponies or enjoy a rich offer of street food with sweet and savory specialties, inside the equipped and covered area.
An experience that is always new and exciting
Within the general program of the event, extraordinary events lasting one day or a weekend will be included from time to time, which will further characterise and enrich the festive atmosphere of the Christmas Village. The individual events will be advertised and described in time on the event website and on the dedicated Facebook page
Christmas in Montepulciano is enriched with a new exclusive space… the Christmas Terrace, a terrace in the heart of the historic center, a few meters from the Piazza Grande market.
A unique and evocative space, created within a natural terrace overlooking the Val d’Orcia, set within the Renaissance walls of the Pearl of the ‘500, from which to admire one of the most beautiful landscapes in Tuscany, tasting a glass of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.
A place suspended in time, where you can stimulate your senses and enjoy the magical atmosphere of this magnificent corner of Tuscany.
Christmas in Montepulciano is enriched with a new exclusive space… the Christmas Terrace, a terrace in the heart of the historic center, a few meters from the Piazza Grande market.
For more information: https://www.montepulcianoliving.it/
