14 European Christmas Market Travel Essentials

"Celebrated by a Rome-based travel writer as unmatched and undeniably dreamy, this holiday market sits above an ancient Roman stadium and is framed by centuries-old architecture. The piazza fills with the warm scent of roasting chestnuts and is animated by numerous stalls, food trucks, and a nostalgic carousel, creating a whimsical, festive atmosphere ideal for sipping mulled wine and browsing seasonal souvenirs." - Asia London Palomba Asia London Palomba Asia London Palomba is a trilingual Italian writer from Rome, currently based in Boston. As a writer, Asia focuses on food, travel, and history, and has covered everything from the best travel products to bring on a trip India to medieval judicial duels. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines