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There are Christmas markets all over the world that one can choose from. There are the local markets that pop up in your hometown, the original markets in Germany and then there are more unique versions that take the idea a step further.

If you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are visiting that great city over the festive season this year, there are plenty of different markets to check out but there is one that differentiates itself: Florence Noel.

Florence Noel is the perfect place to do a spot of shopping, have fun with all the family or your friends, learn about Italian Christmas traditions and taste some delicious examples of Tuscan Christmas cuisine.

The Christmas markets of Italy are not quite the famous attractions that draw people from all over the world that one finds all over the northern countries of Europe. Yet, despite this, they are lovely events that are fun for couples, groups of friends, families and solo travellers alike.

You will still find all the twinkly lights, hot drinks, delicious delicacies – both local and nordic – crafts, gifts and fun events that your heart desires at Italian Christmas markets, all with a distinct local flavour.

You can also find these markets all over the country now. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find a town without a Christmas market at this stage. We have rounded up some of the best examples for you so read on to learn about some amazing Italian Christmas markets! Just find a vacation rental in Italy and visit them for yourself.

Turin is one of the most fascinating and beautiful cities in all of the north of Italy. It is absolutely full of immense, grand, classicising buildings, open squares, arcaded walkways, greenery and a wide range of attractions and sights.

Whenever you visit, you are sure to enjoy its beauty and find plenty to see and do, but if you find a vacation rental in Piedmont and decide to visit the city over the holiday season, you are sure to fall immediately in love.

Turin is particularly stunning during Christmastime and this is largely down to the incredible Christmas lights that you will find there. They are no normal Christmas lights but, rather, something altogether more unique and interesting.

Luci d’Artista is an outdoor exhibit of Contemporary art that reinvents the streets and piazzas of Turin by illuminating them with striking light installations. It takes place from late October into January of each year and sees pieces contributed by internationally famous artists.

David Bowie Is is a hugely successful exhibition designed by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, to honour and remember the life, times and career of rock superstar, artist, actor, fashion innovator and cultural icon, David Bowie. It is the first international retrospective of his career and life and Bologna is the only Italian city that will be showing the exhibition.

The exhibition first opened in London in 2013 and then toured Chicago, San Paolo, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Melbourne and Groningen. From July 14^th to November 13^th 2016, it will be displayed at MAMbo, Bologna's leading museum of modern art.

Once they've found a vacation rental in Emilia Romagna, any Bowie fans visiting the area will want to make time to head to Bologna for this exhibition.

In our last article, we introduced you to the incredibly beautiful Padernello Castle in Brescia, Lombardy. Stunning to behold, set in the charming little village of Padernello and with a rich history and abundant legends such as that of the Dama Bianca, it's a site that is steeped in Italian culture and tradition. However, it is not some outdated relic of the past but, rather, has become an important part of local contemporary life through educational programs with local schools, public events, exhibitions and by hosting a popular farmer's market. We have already covered the past but the castle's present also merits discussion, in particular, the culture of engaging the public with art and food in the castle.