Tyrolean Village – Arezzo City of Christmas

The biggest Christmas celebration in Tuscany

Every year, from mid-November to the end of December, the city of Arezzo dresses up for the holidays, becoming one of the most beloved Christmas destinations in central Italy. The heart of the event is the iconic Piazza Grande, the spectacular sloping square made famous by cinema and the Saracen Joust, which hosts Italy's largest Tyrolean Village for the occasion. Dozens of wooden chalets fill the air with the scent of mulled wine, gingerbread, and Alpine specialties, managed by exhibitors from the markets of Trento, Merano, Bolzano, and many other European cities.

The Tyrolean Village in Piazza Grande

Over thirty wooden huts make up the Tyrolean market, where you can find handicrafts, Christmas decorations, local products, and gift ideas. Don't miss the Taste Huts, serving South Tyrolean and Tyrolean specialties such as sausages, polenta, dumplings, strudel, pretzels, and craft beers, allowing you to soak up the festive atmosphere in the historic center, surrounded by the medieval and Renaissance palaces of the Municipality of Arezzo.

Santa's House at the Medici Fortress

The monumental Medici Fortress, returned to the city after a major restoration, hosts Santa's House: over 10,000 square meters of magical paths featuring caves, elves, games, workshops, a planetarium, and a meeting with Santa Claus. An attraction designed for families and children, which has helped make Arezzo City of Christmas a major draw for all of Tuscany and beyond.

Lights, video mapping, and attractions

Every evening, Piazza Grande lights up with the Big Lights Show, a free light and music spectacle that projects stunning video mapping onto the facades of historic buildings. The city also features the Brick House, with dozens of artworks made entirely of Lego bricks, the Forest of Emotions, a Ferris wheel, an ice rink, and carousels, alongside numerous markets scattered throughout the historic center.

A classic of the Arezzo festive season

Launched in 2016 and growing year after year, Arezzo City of Christmas is now an unmissable appointment on the winter calendar of the province of Arezzo and Tuscany. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each season, combining the tradition of Alpine markets with the charm of one of the region's most beautiful art cities, the birthplace of Piero della Francesca, Giorgio Vasari, and Guido d'Arezzo.