This year the unmissable end-of-year event at the foot of the Presolana, turns 16. And of Markets of Castione della Presolana they are among the twenty most beautiful markets to visit in Italy and in Europe (Trivago report).
About 90 km from Milan, in Val Seriana, the markets of Castione della Presolana are held until December 17
An appointment that records an average of 90.000 visitors. This year there are renewed initiatives in support of the event. There Santa's house and workshops dedicated to children, the parade of vintage cars in historical re-enactment, gospel and mountain choirs and a series of entertainment events inside the markets themselves. In short, an appointment not to be missed.
The markets of Castione della Presolana among Christmas handicrafts and food and wine products
Land 40 market houses, scattered between the hamlets of Bratto, Dorga and Rusio, offer visitors Christmas handicrafts and food and wine products. But also the possibility of discovering the daily life of the past in these valleys. They are in fact foreseen guided visits to the villages, themed courses and workshops, tastings, concerts, re-enactments and demonstrations of ancient crafts.
The craftsmen show how wood and stone are carved, copper hammered or wool is spun and nativity scenes are displayed in the streets.
Affiliated restaurants offer the Markets menu starting from 18 euros. There are two-day / one-night stay packages with bed and breakfast starting from 65 euros per person.
What do the exhibitors present in the Castione della Presolana markets offer?
There is no magic formula to rediscover the magical atmosphere of Christmas. But small gestures, with irony and warmth, can immerse you directly in the most heartfelt party of the year.
The period of'Advent 2017 that precedes Christmas is a particular time of the year. If you are a believer you can live it in a traditional way following the indications of the Christian faith, but even those who are not religious can take this opportunity and take advantage of it to indulge in a spiritual reflection or for devote yourself more to the family and to their loved ones.
in markets of Castione della Presolana you can find the right harmony and magic of Christmas.
A walk among the different exhibitors leads visitors to daydream
Among the exhibitors present in the Christmas markets there are wooden articles, synonyms of tradition and quality typical oflocal crafts. Leather objects handmade by skilled artisans, glass spheres blown and hand decorated on site. Items made entirely by hand, combining colors, proportions and patterns for unique pieces that cannot be found in industrial distribution. All seasoned with immense love for doing. Objects made with the “country painting” technique and Christmas articles and compositions made with chalks.
Wood engravings and pyrography, wood carvings and Christmas artifacts.
Creations made entirely by hand with semi-precious stones, silver and pearls. Unique pieces.
There is no shortage of decorations and objects for the home, all with a Christmas theme and made with soft and warm natural felt.
Walking through the markets of Castione della Presolana, it is possible to taste a variety of delicacies and delicacies
Among the local delicacies, it is possible to both taste and buy territorial mountain products, in particular goat cheeses, dried mushrooms and mushrooms in oil, honey, pasta and flavored polenta. Gandino barbed corn and artisanal crackers.
And absolutely not to be missed are various cured meats of own production.
If you want to warm up, due to too much cold, let yourself be delighted by a hot chocolate and also taste objects of chocolate, fruit covered with chocolate and various articles of and with chocolate.
