Cot a very long summer that has not yet abandoned us, think about Christmas, to the cold and snow if there ever will be, to the gifts to give, it’s not an immediate thing. But seeing as the first panettoni appear in supermarkets, it doesn’t seem too early to think about how to organize them the classic trip to the Christmas Markets. Moreover, when will he be available to get there a historic train with carriages from the 60s and 70s and an electric locomotive which will leave Milan on Sunday 17 December.
A historic train for the Christmas Markets in Trento
Visitors will arrive directly in the city center, but instead of having to look for parking, they will immediately start walking in that little Christmas town. Immersing yourself in the typical Christmas atmosphere made up of music, lights and typical scents will be fantastic. An opportunity, moreover, that goes well with the green proposals of the historic eventwhich this year too takes place in the name of tradition and environmental sustainability.
The traditional Christmas markets in Trento: a visit cannot be missed (Photo by Awakening/Getty Images)
The news among the banquets
Among the novelties of the historic market that from 18 November 2023 to 7 January 2024 he returns to animate the historic center of the capital of Trentino Alto Adige, the event will be extended to Piazza Mostra. There will be around 90 wooden houses where you can find local artisan productsChristmas decorations, nativity scenes, candles and the most original gift ideas in wood, glass or ceramic, typical gastronomic specialties and excellent wines to taste.
The Environmentally Friendly Christmas Markets
Trento’s Christmas markets have always been distinguished, but even more so in recent years, by attention to environmental sustainability. The electricity used for the event is produced from renewable sources, careful separate waste collection is carried out and the use of washable or compostable tableware is encouraged.
If it’s Christmas what a light it is (and what a light)
Light itself, the absolute protagonist of the event, will have a new look this year: all light decorations, including the traditional Christmas tree, will be energy saving. In fact, they will only be turned on from 5pm to 10.30pm and will be made up of low consumption LEDs. During the holidays, the traditional lighting of Piazza Duomo will also be replaced by photomapping, which will heat the buildings with a warm and sober light, while helping to reduce energy consumption.
The stops of the historic train
The historic electric train, organized by the voluntary association Ferrovie Turistiche Italiane, as mentioned, it will depart from Milan Central Station and make stops: Milano Centrale, Milano Lambrate, Bergamo, Palazzolo sull’Oglio, Rovato, Brescia, Trento. Places are limited and booking is mandatory.
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