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08:44 2016-12-12 Berlin, GermanyIn the German capital it is planning to open about 60 festive tents, and each of them will offer something unique. It's better to start from Winter World at Potsdamer Platz. And if you love mulled wine, made according to the special German recipe, and bratwurst, then you will find them at the market near the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

Berlin, Germany
In the German capital it is planning to open about 60 festive tents, and each of them will offer something unique. It's better to start from Winter World at Potsdamer Platz. And if you love mulled wine, made according to the special German recipe, and bratwurst, then you will find them at the market near the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

08:44 2016-12-12 Paris, FranceIn the city of lovers, mulled wine, souvenirs and Christmas decorations can be found almost at every turn. But the largest market is near the Esplanade de La Défense subway station, the sales area is about 10,000 m2. And the market on the Champs Elysees is considered to be the most touristic place, but it's where the ice rink and attractions for children are located. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the New Year market in Montparnasse, at the Abbes and Saint-Sulpice places, as well as in the village of Santa Clause (village du Père Noël).

Paris, France
In the city of lovers, mulled wine, souvenirs and Christmas decorations can be found almost at every turn. But the largest market is near the Esplanade de La Défense subway station, the sales area is about 10,000 m2. And the market on the Champs Elysees is considered to be the most touristic place, but it's where the ice rink and attractions for children are located. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the New Year market in Montparnasse, at the Abbes and Saint-Sulpice places, as well as in the village of Santa Clause (village du Père Noël).

08:44 2016-12-12 Tallin, EstoniaThe main tree is placed on the Town Hall Square, which retains its appearance unchanged for several centuries in a row. In this part of city there are also a lot of people: hordes of tourists are walking or warming up in one of the many cafes. By the way, locals will not always understand you if you ask a glass of mulled wine, they used to call it hot wine.

Tallin, Estonia
The main tree is placed on the Town Hall Square, which retains its appearance unchanged for several centuries in a row. In this part of city there are also a lot of people: hordes of tourists are walking or warming up in one of the many cafes. By the way, locals will not always understand you if you ask a glass of mulled wine, they used to call it hot wine.

08:44 2016-12-12 Munich, GermanyThe market in Munich is equivalent in size to Berlin's and is considered to be one of the most prestigious. Tourists are attracted by not only the wooden crafts in the form of angels, but also seasonal beers, which are offered by the German breweries with a worldwide reputation.

Munich, Germany
The market in Munich is equivalent in size to Berlin's and is considered to be one of the most prestigious. Tourists are attracted by not only the wooden crafts in the form of angels, but also seasonal beers, which are offered by the German breweries with a worldwide reputation.

08:44 2016-12-12 Vienna, Austria The festive market is classically located near the Town Hall. Tourists stand in line for the famous candies "Mozart", while the locals prefer to buy handmade toys. By the way, during a visit to the Viennese fair its guests can take part in one of the many workshops, for example on baking strudel or Christmas gingerbreads.

Vienna, Austria
The festive market is classically located near the Town Hall. Tourists stand in line for the famous candies "Mozart", while the locals prefer to buy handmade toys. By the way, during a visit to the Viennese fair its guests can take part in one of the many workshops, for example on baking strudel or Christmas gingerbreads.

08:44 2016-12-12 Verona, ItalyThe festive mood reigns in Verona since mid-November. The city is immersed in the atmosphere of a fairy tale thanks to the Christmas illuminations and hundreds of handmade nativity scenes on the streets.

Verona, Italy
The festive mood reigns in Verona since mid-November. The city is immersed in the atmosphere of a fairy tale thanks to the Christmas illuminations and hundreds of handmade nativity scenes on the streets.

08:44 2016-12-12 London, UK Almost from the first days of winter, the center of the British capital is transformed, the streets are decorated with New Year's things and fluorescent illumination. The major fair of the year is a Winter Wonderland. There, you can go on the rides and buy Christmas sweets.

London, UK
Almost from the first days of winter, the center of the British capital is transformed, the streets are decorated with New Year's things and fluorescent illumination. The major fair of the year is a Winter Wonderland. There, you can go on the rides and buy Christmas sweets.

08:44 2016-12-12 Madrid, Spain The Spaniards break the stereotypes about the preparations for the celebration of Christmas - in December, on the streets of Madrid you can meet Santa, who treats guests with classic flavorful paella and Spanish beer.

Madrid, Spain
The Spaniards break the stereotypes about the preparations for the celebration of Christmas - in December, on the streets of Madrid you can meet Santa, who treats guests with classic flavorful paella and Spanish beer.

08:44 2016-12-12 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm is a city that is laced with the tale and carefree childhood. It is just created for the fun-filled activities, a variety of fairs and festive processions. Almost whole old city center - Gamla Stan - becomes a huge market. Here, you can find things in classic Scandinavian style.

Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is a city that is laced with the tale and carefree childhood. It is just created for the fun-filled activities, a variety of fairs and festive processions. Almost whole old city center - Gamla Stan - becomes a huge market. Here, you can find things in classic Scandinavian style.

08:44 2016-12-12 Moscow, RussiaMost of the Moscow Fairs will be open only in the middle of December. But the Christmas market in GUM is already running and gives visitors a festive mood. Soon in Tishinka, VDNKh and in Sokolniki the large-scale trade fairs will be open, where, in addition to toys and fragrant sweets, people will be able to try sweet tea from a samovar.

Moscow, Russia
Most of the Moscow Fairs will be open only in the middle of December. But the Christmas market in GUM is already running and gives visitors a festive mood. Soon in Tishinka, VDNKh and in Sokolniki the large-scale trade fairs will be open, where, in addition to toys and fragrant sweets, people will be able to try sweet tea from a samovar.

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