{"id":11728,"date":"2022-12-14T14:21:19","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T13:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monzanet.it\/christmas-in-monza-all-the-events-and-initiatives-of-the-2022-holidays\/"},"modified":"2024-08-26T14:48:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T12:48:17","slug":"christmas-in-monza-all-the-events-and-initiatives-of-the-2022-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monzanet.it\/en\/christmas-in-monza-all-the-events-and-initiatives-of-the-2022-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas in Monza, all the events and initiatives of the 2022 holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the Christmas holidays, Monza lights up with numerous events and initiatives. For those arriving in the city as a tourist, therefore, there are many possible things to do, including markets, Christmas villages, walks in the historic center lit up and visits to the main monuments. Here are some tips. <\/em> The Christmas season<\/strong> is coming, there is no way to pretend nothing is happening. The streets of all the most important Italian cities begin to be colored with decorations and themed lights and the shops begin to display decorations based on snow, elves and Santa Claus puppets. There are still several weeks to go, but everything is ready to celebrate the holiday season<\/strong> . It is time, therefore, also to plan any trips<\/strong> , made easier by the holidays and the closure of schools. And what better time than Christmas<\/strong> to rediscover the beauties made in Italy<\/em> ? Not surprisingly, even Monza and Brianza, during the days ranging from Christmas to the Epiphany, are filled with tourists. This is why a short and updated vademecum that indicates the most important Christmas events among those scheduled in the city can be useful. A guide that answers the fateful question: What can you do at Christmas in Monza?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Find out<\/em> what to do<\/em><\/a> and<\/em> what to see<\/em><\/a> in Monza (apart from Christmas)<\/em><\/p>\n

The Christmas markets in Monza<\/h2>\n

The first answer brings to mind a great classic: the Christmas markets<\/strong> , an unmissable traditional event. And Monza is no exception. From the end of November until the Epiphany, there are numerous opportunities that the city of Brianza offers its inhabitants and tourists to stroll among crafts and food and wine stalls. The first initiative on the calendar is Christmas Experience<\/strong><\/a> , an exclusive Christmas market hosted inside the Royal Villa of Monza<\/strong> , a place with a unique charm. The event is scheduled for 26 and 27 November<\/strong> , from 10 to 19<\/strong> . Also from 27 November, the Christmas Village<\/strong> , the historic open-air market of Monza, returns to Piazza Carducci and Piazza San Paolo, with its load of stands and attractions for adults and children. Open until January 6th, every day (9.30am-7.30pm), the Christmas market also hosts the Magic Tree<\/strong> , a spectacular ten-metre high carousel<\/strong> . <\/p>\n

The Christmas attractions of the historic center<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Also very evocative are the rides in Piazza San Paolo<\/strong> (a faithful replica of a 19th century model, with wooden horses and carriages) and in Largo Mazzini<\/strong> (an electric train on rails), in addition to the Ferris wheel<\/strong> in Largo IV Novembre<\/strong> (open every day, 10am-12am). Another little train<\/strong> then crosses the entire historic center (departing from Piazza Roma<\/strong> ), immersing Monza residents and tourists in the beautiful city decorations. In Piazza Trento e Trieste<\/strong> , on the other hand, there is an ice skating rink<\/strong> : over 300 square meters for enthusiasts and amateurs. Christmas in Monza, however, is not concentrated only in the main streets but spreads throughout the districts, with sweet houses, attractions and lights. And for children who want to meet Santa Claus<\/strong> , there are two appointments: <\/p>\n