{"id":12790,"date":"2023-08-24T02:12:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T02:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christmasmarkets.io\/?p=12790"},"modified":"2024-04-22T11:16:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T11:16:41","slug":"verona-christmas-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christmasmarkets.io\/italy\/verona-christmas-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Verona Christmas Market 2024 at Piazza dei Signori"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Winter in Verona transforms this Italian city into a magical destination, especially around Christmas. The well-preserved Roman architecture and the vast array of shops, restaurants, and bars are only further enhanced by the traditional Christmas market held in Piazza dei Signori. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout this guide, you’ll find detailed information on the 2024 Verona Christmas Market, including dates, opening hours, locations, and local specialties.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Christmas in Verona truly enlivens the city. The traditional Italian festivities blend seamlessly with the already rich cultural heritage, making this historic city’s holiday season particularly special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verona Christmas Market 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Verona Christmas market, known in Italian as Mercatino di Natale di Verona, is held in Piazza dei Signori, which is centrally located and surrounded by striking medieval architecture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 60 wooden stalls contribute to this festive celebration, where vendors sell everything from handmade crafts to Veronese food items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The market also features a large, beautifully decorated Christmas tree alongside a traditional nativity scene, adding to the city’s festive atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A notable unique aspect of this market is the international pavilion, where vendors from European sister Nuremberg set up their stalls, bringing a taste of Germany to Verona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates and Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Verona Christmas Market dates:<\/strong> 23rd November to 26th December 2024 (unconfirmed).
Location:<\/strong> Piazza dei Signori and Mercato Vecchio.
Opening times:<\/strong> Sunday to Thursday: 10am to 9.30pm. Friday and Saturday: 10am to 11pm.
Christmas Eve:<\/strong> 10am to 5pm.
Christmas Day:<\/strong> Closed.
Admission:<\/strong> Free, no tickets required.
Christmas lights:<\/strong> No switch on date.
Santa:<\/strong> No.
Ice skating:<\/strong> Yes, at Castelvecchio and the Scaliger Bridge.
Vegetarian:<\/strong> Yes, plenty of options.
Vegan:<\/strong> Yes, plenty of options.
Gluten free:<\/strong> Yes, but limited.
Accessible:<\/strong> Yes.
Pet-friendly:<\/strong> Yes, but not recommended during busy periods.
Parking:<\/strong> Please take public transport to help limit congestion.
Reason to visit:<\/strong>\u00a0Nuremberg-inspired stalls, birthplace of Pandoro, Feast of Saint Lucy, artisan crafts, bridging history and tradition.
Recommended tour:<\/strong> History and hidden gems walking tour<\/a>.
Specialities:<\/strong> Pandoro, nadal\u00ecn, offella cake, vin brul\u00e8, craft ales, fritole.
Where to stay:<\/strong>
Hotel Aurora<\/a> is a highly-rated hotel, 2 minutes from the Christmas market.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Convenient Hotels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For proximity to the event, consider staying in the Citta Antica. This is Verona’s historic centre. Staying in this area places you right at the heart of the festive action, surrounded by charming streets lined with restaurants, shops, and historic landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recommend Hotel Aurora<\/a> for its excellent reviews and strategic location near the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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