{"id":15848,"date":"2024-11-04T15:54:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T15:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/volare.volotea.com\/?post_type=inspiracion&#038;p=15848"},"modified":"2024-11-05T09:22:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T09:22:28","slug":"christmas-verona","status":"publish","type":"inspiracion","link":"https:\/\/volare.volotea.com\/en\/cities\/verona\/christmas-verona\/","title":{"rendered":"Verona at Christmas: markets, nativity scenes, lights and much more besides"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The city of <a href=\"https:\/\/volare.volotea.com\/en\/cities\/verona\/?_gl=1*1uikuf0*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTI1ODEzMDM1MS4xNzMwMTE5MjI1*_ga_BKLW37ZYQM*MTczMDExOTIyNS4xLjAuMTczMDExOTIyNS4wLjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Verona<\/a>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in history, culture and monuments, is a beautiful place to visit at any time of year. But if you don\u2019t mind the cold and want to experience it as the locals do, a visit during the festive season could be a great idea. <\/h5>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/henrique-ferreira-xTHJi7-tFWs-unsplash.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/henrique-ferreira-xTHJi7-tFWs-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/henrique-ferreira-xTHJi7-tFWs-unsplash.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/henrique-ferreira-xTHJi7-tFWs-unsplash.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/henrique-ferreira-xTHJi7-tFWs-unsplash.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/henrique-ferreira-xTHJi7-tFWs-unsplash.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/henrique-ferreira-xTHJi7-tFWs-unsplash.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Verona at Christmas: 5 things to see and do for a magical Christmas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>At this time of year, not only is <strong>Verona decked out with lights, colours and decorations<\/strong>, making it even more charming than normal, but it also offers visitors a wide range of<strong> interesting activities suitable for the whole family<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Especially if it\u2019s your first time in Verona, I\u2019d recommend you draw up a list of must-sees in the city and <strong>explore the old town<\/strong>: the Christmas lights, the festive crowds, the <strong>Christmas markets<\/strong> and the decorations make the atmosphere, already magical all year round, truly special and memorable. <\/p>\n<p>But if you want to make a detailed to-do list for your holiday to make sure that you don\u2019t miss anything that the city has to offer at Christmas, here\u2019s my own list of the <strong>5 things to see and do in Verona over Christmas;<\/strong> I hope you find it useful! <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Christmas markets 2024 in Verona<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Christmas markets in Verona <\/strong>are famous throughout Italy and are an absolute must if you really want to soak up the Christmas spirit. From <strong>15 November until 26 December 2024 <\/strong>you\u2019ll find the <strong>15<sup>th<\/sup> Verona Christmas Markets 2024<\/strong> in <strong>Via del Pallone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This event is staged in collaboration with Nuremberg\u2019s <em>Christkindlmarkt<\/em>, with <strong>more than 100 exhibitors selling<\/strong> their wares from the traditional wooden huts. The focus is on <strong>typical local products, both artisan crafts<\/strong> (glass, wood and ceramic) and <strong>food and drink<\/strong> (in particular the delicious Christmas confectionery, with the <strong>pandoro<\/strong> definitely reigning supreme), but you\u2019ll also find numerous gift options for your friends and family. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mercatini-natale.jpg?resize=640%2C673&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"mercatini norimberga verona\" class=\"wp-image-15819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mercatini-natale.jpg?resize=974%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 974w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mercatini-natale.jpg?resize=285%2C300&amp;ssl=1 285w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mercatini-natale.jpg?resize=768%2C807&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mercatini-natale.jpg?w=1218&amp;ssl=1 1218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The <strong>Christmas stalls<\/strong> are open every day, from 15 November until 26 December 2024, around <strong>Via del Pallone <\/strong>between the junction with Stradone San Fermo and the traffic lights on Via del Pontiere. The <strong>opening hours of the Verona Christmas Markets <\/strong>are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sunday-Thursday<\/strong>: from 11.00 to 21.00;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Saturday and the days before public holidays<\/strong>: from 10.00 to 23.00;<\/li>\n<li><strong>24 December<\/strong>: from 10.00 to 17.00;<\/li>\n<li><strong>25 December<\/strong>: from 16.00 to 23.00;<\/li>\n<li><strong>26 December<\/strong>: from 10.00 to 18.00. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re visiting with children, you could also get a<strong> Christmas passport. <\/strong>You can pick up this document from the tourist information centre on Via delle Costa and it can be <strong>stamped every time you visit a Christmas site<\/strong>. Once you\u2019ve completed the tour, the stamped passport can be exchanged for <strong>gifts at the Christmas markets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To visit the <strong>Verona Christmas markets, you can park your car <\/strong>in one of the city\u2019s public carparks. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comune.verona.it\/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=3174&amp;tt=verona_agid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Municipality of Verona<\/a> website to check real-time availability of spaces.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Nativity Scenes from the World exhibition\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What could be more Christmassy than a nativity scene? <\/strong>If you\u2019d like to see how this Christmas tradition can be turned into a real art form, make sure you visit <strong>the exhibition \u201c<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.presepiarenaverona.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nativity Scenes from the World in Verona<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u201d<\/strong>, <strong>from 23 November 2024 until 19 January 2025 at the Verona Arena<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>For this exhibition, organised by the Verona per l\u2019Arena Foundation, the Arena\u2019s <em>arcovoli<\/em> (or entrances) will house <strong>over 400 nativity scenes and other nativity-themed artworks<\/strong>. The works, displayed within a truly beautiful setting (also featuring the <strong>huge <\/strong><strong><em>Stella Cometa<\/em><\/strong><strong> [Star of Bethlehem] sculpture designed by Rinaldo Olivieri<\/strong>), offer visitors an overview of the tradition of the nativity scene throughout the world. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/stella-arena.jpg?resize=640%2C439&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"stella cometa arena verona\" class=\"wp-image-15823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/stella-arena.jpg?resize=1024%2C703&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/stella-arena.jpg?resize=300%2C206&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/stella-arena.jpg?resize=768%2C527&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/stella-arena.jpg?resize=1536%2C1054&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/stella-arena.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/stella-arena.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The displays are <strong>enhanced by special effects<\/strong>, bringing to life a multisensory exhibition in which music, light and projections play an important part. <strong>Both the exhibition<\/strong>, with its 400+ pieces,<strong> and the Verona Star of Bethlehem <\/strong>(currently the largest architectural sculpture in the world)<strong> are listed in the Guinness Book of Records<\/strong>. If you want to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere in Verona to the full, set aside a morning or afternoon to visit this exhibition; you won\u2019t regret it! <\/p>\n<p>The \u201c<em>Presepi nel mondo a Verona<\/em>\u201d exhibition is open all day, <strong>every day, from 09.00 until 20.00, even on public holidays<\/strong>. The full entry fee for adults is \u20ac8, discounted tickets (children aged 6 to 12 years, over 65s, groups of at least 20 people) cost \u20ac7 and tickets for schools are \u20ac5. Entry is free for children under 6 years of age. <strong>You can buy your ticket at the Arena itself<\/strong> (Arcovolo 14) <strong>or online<\/strong>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.presepiarenaverona.it\/biglietteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> on the official website of the exhibition<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Outdoor festivities and events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If street life is your thing, Verona is just the city for you. At Christmas in particular, you\u2019ll come across numerous <strong>events and activities<\/strong> throughout the city\u2019s streets and squares. The temperatures may be a bit harsh, but not to worry; you can always warm yourself up with a nice glass of mulled wine!  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/reindeer-gb16868008_1280.jpg?resize=640%2C484&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"decorazione natale verona\" class=\"wp-image-15827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/reindeer-gb16868008_1280.jpg?resize=1024%2C774&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/reindeer-gb16868008_1280.jpg?resize=300%2C227&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/reindeer-gb16868008_1280.jpg?resize=768%2C580&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/reindeer-gb16868008_1280.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Taking part in events and activities is also <strong>a great way of spending time together as a family. Here are some of the events and festivities not to be missed in Verona over the Christmas period, especially if you have children with you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the <strong>feast of Santa Lucia in Piazza Bra <\/strong>(10 to 13 December), with stalls selling confectionery, doughnuts and other sweet specialities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Father Christmas Run or \u201cBabbo Running\u201d <\/strong>(virtual edition), the 14<sup>th<\/sup> \u201c<em>corsa dei Babbi Natale<\/em>\u201d will take place from 8 to 24 December 2024 in aid of scientific research into childhood tumours. You can walk or run wherever you are, dressed up as Father Christmas. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babborunning.it\/virtual-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Babbo Running official website.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong>Verona Christmas Run<\/strong>\u201d: a similar event to \u201cBabbo Running\u201d, to be held on 15 December and setting off from Piazza Bra. You can choose a 5km or 10km route and, at the finish line, you can collect your Christmas parcel. <\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cBrusa la vecia\u201d<\/strong>: in Piazza Bra, the evening of 6 January sees the return, since last year, of the tradition of \u201cburning the old woman\u201d (or the \u201cBefana\u201d, the witch-like old woman who brings gifts to children on the night before Epiphany), with no bonfire, but with a beautiful light show.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, a calendar full of activities all over the city will be announced by the Municipality of Verona within the next few days.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Lights and the Star of Bethlehem in Verona<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>But if you\u2019d just prefer to <strong>stroll through the centre of town, admiring <\/strong>not just the monuments but also <strong>the Christmas decorations<\/strong>, then make sure you include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the <strong>Star of Bethlehem at the Verona Arena<\/strong> (Piazza Bra), as mentioned earlier. Reinstalled every year now since 1984, it has become a real symbol of Verona at Christmas; <\/li>\n<li>the enormous <strong>Christmas tree <\/strong>in Piazza delle Erbe, sponsored by the Italian bakery company Bauli.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1240013647-min-1-1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"albero natale bauli verona\" class=\"wp-image-15831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1240013647-min-1-1.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1240013647-min-1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1240013647-min-1-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>I would also advise you not to miss <strong>the ice-skating rink<\/strong> that will be installed in front of the former Austrian military arsenal, the Arsenale. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Visit Santa\u2019s Village in Bussolengo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Verona Christmas Village <\/strong>is not actually in Verona itself, but in <strong>Bussolengo<\/strong> (around 20 minutes away), but it\u2019s a place you just have to visit if you happen to be in these parts over Christmas, especially if your children are with you: we\u2019re talking about the famous<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilvillaggiodinatale.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Flover Christmas Village<\/strong><\/a>, also simply known as <strong>\u201cFather Christmas\u2019s Village\u201d<\/strong>, open from 2 November until 6 January.<\/p>\n<p>The village offers much more than the traditional stalls and artisan crafts: <strong>visiting Father Christmas\u2019s Village means immersing yourself completely in the spirit of Christmas.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bussolengo-min.png?resize=640%2C426&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" bussolengo piazza\" class=\"wp-image-15839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bussolengo-min.png?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bussolengo-min.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bussolengo-min.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bussolengo-min.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bussolengo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Entry to the village is <strong>completely free<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll find various attractions for young children to enjoy and which will bring out the child in you too! From <strong>Father Christmas\u2019s House<\/strong> to the <strong>ice rink<\/strong>, from the Flover Express train to the <strong>carousel<\/strong>, all the attractions create an enchanting, slightly retro atmosphere. <\/p>\n<p>There are also <strong>restaurants and bars<\/strong> in the village, offering various types of cuisine, as well as a <strong>Christmas shop <\/strong>and <strong>a shop<\/strong> (\u201cMother Christmas\u2019s Pantry\u201d) <strong>selling typical food items<\/strong>. So there\u2019s everything you need for a lovely family day out and a bit of shopping.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to spend <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volotea.com\/en\/flight-offers\/to-verona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Christmas in Verona<\/strong><\/a><strong>?<\/strong> I\u2019m positive you won\u2019t regret this decision; in fact, you\u2019ll want to do it again next year!<\/p>\n<p>Have a great trip! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city of Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in history, culture and monuments, is a beautiful place to visit at any time of year. But if you don\u2019t mind the cold and want to experience it as the locals do, a visit during the festive season could be a great idea. 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