From November 14 to January 6, Montecatini Terme is hosting “Destinazione Natale” (Destination: Christmas), a program featuring over 100 events to enliven the city center during the holidays.
Christmas markets, performances, light displays and children’s activities will be bringing the festive season to the city’s squares, historic gardens and Art Nouveau buildings.
The Christmas Market on Viale Verdi is one of this edition’s new features, with 18 wooden cabins dedicated to crafts, gourmet specialties and gift ideas.
The market will be open on weekends, starting on November 14, and will last for 20 days, with vendors and artisans from all over Italy.
The program also includes attractions for children, like the Temple of Santa Claus, the Kiosk of the Elves, the Enchanted Forest and the Ice Kingdom.
There will also be street performances, light projections on building façades, exhibitions throughout the city and cultural events at the Teatro Verdi theater.
The festivities officially kick off on Saturday, November 14, at 5.30 PM in Piazza del Popolo, when the big Christmas tree will be lit up, accompanied by light shows and video projections on the buildings in the city center.
New Year's Eve will also be a special occasion to experience the city: on December 31, a fantastic event is planned with the New Year’s Eve Concert. This year’s edition will also be taking place in the picturesque village of Montecatini Alto.
For the full program, see the Destinatione Natale official website.