During the days of Lucca Magico Natale 2023 edition, one cannot help but strolling around handicraft markets to find the latest and most original gifts.
Atmosphere is Christmas decorations and gifts market, in Piazza San Francesco (St. Francis Square), December 8 / 24. A large igloo sphere (16 meters in diameter and 7.80 meters high), hosts a craft market.
Under the arcade of Palazzo Pretorio, this year’s innovation is a large Market of nativity scenes and handcrafted decorations, Lucca’s tradition from the Middle Serchio Valley.
In Piazza Napoleone (Napoleon Square), next to the merry-go-round and skating rink, the traditional Winter Fair (December 8 / January 6).
In the elegant space of Villa Bottini, a special edition of Fashion in Flair, the exclusive market of quality handcrafts (December 8 /10).
The arcade of Palazzo Sani becomes animated with artists and creative talents from Meraki Market (December 8 / 10 - 15 / 17 and 21 / 23).
Handycraft Market Arts and Crafts Xmas edition also in San Giusto Square (December 8 / 10 and 22 / 24).
Antiques Market, for those who love vintage, old-fashioned flavours and wish to take advantage of it for an original gift. It is the second oldest antiques market in Italy and spreads through alleys and courtyards in the area around the Cathedral. (December 16 / 17).
On December 2 / 3 / 8 / 9, / 10, the 18th edition of the market exhibition dedicated to local and non-local flavours and experience at Il Desco, in the cloisters of the Real Collegio.
On December 21, 22 and 23, the stores will be also open in the evening hours, for latecomers and those who will spend their Christmas days in Lucca.
Along with shopping there will also be entertainment in the historic center
On December 8 at 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. the Chromosaur of Christmas will roam the crowd on stilts.
On December 9 at 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., in Piazza San Frediano, the flame will be the protagonist, wonder and primordial charm will amaze and enchant.
On December 10 at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., starting in Scalpellini Square, the White Christmas parade. A stilt-walker and juggler dressed in white will walk through the city.
On December 17 at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. “An Almost Perfect Christmas”, travelling mime clowns.
On December 18 at 6 p.m., in the arcade of Palazzo Sani, Christmas carols with Tune Tines Trio.
Those who wish to visit the surroundings of Lucca should not miss the markets in Sant'Angelo (December 2, 3, 8) and in Ponte a Moriano (November 26).