Rome, like every year, lights up with its splendid Christmas trees. This year, the Eternal City offers a magical journey for lovers of the Christmas holidays.
Wear comfortable shoes and find out where to find the most beautiful Christmas trees in Rome:
Piazza di Spagna: The Christmas tree in Piazza di Spagna is one of the most famous and admired in the city. This year, a large tree was set up, decorated with elegance and refinement.
Piazza del Popolo: After being hosted in Piazza Venezia for many years, the Christmas tree has returned to its historic location, Piazza del Popolo. A majestic fir tree, illuminated by thousands of lights, creates an enchanting atmosphere.
St. Peter’s Square: St. Peter’s Square also dresses up with its Christmas tree, which dominates the square and creates an atmosphere of peace and serenity.
Other squares and streets: In addition to the three main trees, many other squares and streets in the historic center are festively lit up with Christmas lights and decorations. Bulgari, for example, has illuminated 20 other squares in Rome, creating a luminous path that winds through the streets of the city.
We propose a magical walking route to take on an evening in Rome, to see all the Christmas trees:
- Piazza di Spagna: Start your walk from Piazza di Spagna, admiring the tree and the lights that decorate the steps of Trinità dei Monti.
- Via del Corso: From Piazza di Spagna, take Via del Corso, one of the most famous shopping streets in Rome. Admire the street lighting, the illuminated shop windows and the Christmas decorations that adorn the buildings.
- Piazza del Popolo: Arrive at Piazza del Popolo and be enchanted by the Christmas tree and illuminated fountains.
- Via del Babuino: From Piazza del Popolo, you can take Via del Babuino, a street full of antique shops and art galleries.
- Piazza Navona: Continue to Piazza Navona, one of the most beautiful squares in Rome, where you will find Christmas markets and street artists.
- Pantheon: From Piazza Navona, reach the Pantheon, an ancient Roman temple now converted into a church, one of the most admired Roman buildings from an artistic and technical point of view.
- Piazza Colonna: Continue to Piazza Colonna, where the Column of Marcus Aurelius is located.
- Piazza Venezia: From Piazza Colonna, reach Piazza Venezia, admiring the Vittoriano and its illuminations.
Important: The information may be subject to change, so we advise you to check the times and dates of the events directly on the website of the Municipality of Rome or on the websites of the individual places. Follow us on social channels, soon we will publish a post with a journey to discover the best pastry shops in Rome.
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