Montepulciano Christmas Market

Montepulciano is famous for two things: Montepulciano exquisite Vino Nobile (wine) and Christmas Market, the biggest in the center of Italy. The Christmas Market is between Piazza Grande, Via San Donato and the neighboring streets. The Market has 60 wooden houses decorated with Christmas themes where you can find Christmas decorations, typical products, sweets, clothes and handmade objects. Here you can find Christmas presents for your family and friends.

The Christmas Market is an ideal place for street shows for all the family due to its vast walking space. In the night Piazza Grande displays the light show and animations on the buildings.

Montepulciano Christmas Market is opened from November 19th, 2022 to January 6th, 2023. For opening hours please check the website of the Montepulciano Christmas Market.

The Christmas Terrace

Few meters away from the Christmas Market, at the Christmas Terrace, you can enjoy a glass of the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The glass of wine is accompanied by delicious antipasti di terra. At the terrace you have an extraordinary view over Val d’Orcia magnificent landscape and you can enjoy the magical atmosphere of Toscana.

Santa Claus at Montepulciano

At Montepulciano you can meet with the real Santa Claus in his Castle: The Medieval Fortress of Montepulciano. The visitors will discover where Santa Claus and his Elfs are living. They can admire the Reindeers in the winter garden.

In the garden of the Castle the children can enjoy pony ride. All visitors can taste street food with sweet and salty specialities. The Castle opens from December 22nd, 2022 to January 6th, 2023 except for December 25th when is closed. You can buy tickets online.