Each winter, the walled medieval town of Viterbo, 90 minutes from Rome, stages a magical Christmas village that rivals even the most famous ones in northern Europe. The festive takeover features stalls, living nativities, costumed performers, and themed attractions in palazzi that are normally quiet in winter.
It feels more like a historic town opening its doors than a commercial fair, which is precisely why travellers looking for an authentic Italian Christmas should have it on their list. Take a weekend off between 15 November 2025 and 6 January 2026 and live the magic.
