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Many towns and locations in Trentino host Christmas Markets every winter, renewing a long and much loved tradition.

Trento is an ancient city, its walls framing the dozens of wooden huts. Here between 20^th November and 23^rd December you will find a whole host of crafts, decorations and many delicious local specialties.

In Arco too, from 19^th November to 23^rd December, the historic centre turns into a stage for about 40 stands with the marvels of arts and crafts, local delicacies such as the ‘apple brule’, local cheeses and honeys. Also, every year there is the possibility to take a camel ride on the streets of the village on ‘Ali the Camel’! Or why not take the village train ride through Arco and surrounding areas?

One thing is  certain, you will not find these opportunities in your local shopping mall!

A visit to the Levico markets, set in the secular Parco delle Terme among majestic trees, is like a journey of discovery among the tastes and scents of Valsugana in the best Hapsburg tradition. There will be a magnificent Hapsburg style horse-dr awn carriage to take visitors to the most picturesque corners of Levico. This market is open from 20^th November to 6th January 2011. In the nearby medieval town of Andalo, the stands sell Christmas decorations, delicious food and ‘brule’ wine’, open from 2^nd to 24^th December.

In Rovereto, the main streets and the historical piazzas of the town will host ‘The Christmas Market’ from 27^th November 2010 to 2^nd January 2011. The “Christmas of the People” is a showcase for some of the best artisan works from Northern Europe. 

If you are looking for a slightly different but interesting location to do your Christmas shopping, these Alpine Markets may be just the place for you.