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Cortona celebrates Christmas 2025 around Piazza della Repubblica, with hilltop views and Etruscan echoes framed by strings of lights and lanterns. Holiday markets, seasonal concerts and cozy tours wind through alleyways, while community performances and Santa visits create intimate, festive moments for visitors and families.
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Top Christmas Events In and Around Cortona
- Natale di Stelle - Christmas of Stars
- Santa Claus Virtual Express and House at Palazzo Ferretti
- Natale a Cortona
- Mercatini di Natale di Cortona
- Cortona Vintage Toy and Model Making Exhibition
- Presepe della Stella (Passignano sul Trasimeno)
- Natale in centro storico Perugia (Perugia)
- Casa di Babbo Natale ad Arezzo (Arezzo)
- Natale in Fortezza - Christmas Village (Arezzo)
- Natale a Montepulciano (Montepulciano)
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Cortona Christmas Events
Cortona Christmas Markets and Shopping
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Cortona transforms into a magical Christmas destination in Tuscany. Visitors can anticipate a festive atmosphere filled with twinkling lights, traditional nativity scenes, and the delightful aromas of local holiday flavors. The town prepares to welcome guests for an enchanting journey through tradition, art, and wonder, promising a memorable holiday experience in a stunning Renaissance setting.
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Cortona transforms into a magical Christmas destination with the 'Natale di Stelle – Luci & Riflessi' event. Wander through festive stalls in Piazza Signorelli for artisan crafts and Piazza Garibaldi for delicious enogastronomic delights. Children can visit Santa's House, enjoy artificial snowfalls, and marvel at projections on the town hall. Experience the enchanting spirit of the holidays in this ancient Etruscan city.
Cortona Christmas Light Displays
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Cortona illuminates for the holidays with 'Natale di Stelle,' a magical festival featuring dazzling light displays on Piazza della Repubblica. Ride the 'Santa Claus Virtual Express' to visit Casa di Babbo Natale, explore charming Christmas markets with a carousel, and discover a unique exhibition of vintage toys and models. The city also becomes a canvas for artistic nativity scenes, winding through historic churches.
Cortona Other Christmas Activities
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Embark on a magical journey with the Santa Claus Virtual Express, utilizing augmented reality to transport visitors to Santa's enchanting house. Located within the beautifully decorated Palazzo Ferretti, children can deliver their letters, chat with Santa, and capture a cherished photo. This immersive experience promises unforgettable family fun during the holiday season.
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Step back in time at Cortona's captivating exhibition of vintage toys and model making, running from December 7, 2024, to January 6, 2025. Held in the Auditorium of the Sant'Agostino Convention Center, this event promises to delight visitors of all ages. It's a chance for children to marvel at classic playthings and for collectors to discover cherished items from bygone eras.
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Step back in time at the Presepe della Stella in Passignano sul Trasimeno. On select dates in December and January, the medieval village transforms into a living Nativity scene. Hundreds of participants in costume meticulously recreate scenes from the Nativity, offering a truly unique and timeless experience.
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