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The Christmas Capital of the World is Strasbourg in France. It is popular due to its age-old and world-famous markets, along with the vibrant spirit of the Christmas festivities it offers. The city becomes a winter wonderland for the whole last month of the year, which brings together people from all across the globe, just to experience the Christmas culture of the city. Strasbourg is situated in the Alsace of eastern France and is often renowned as the title of ‘Capital of Christmas,’ or in French, Capitale de Noël. The place’s reputation is also due to tourism and media coverage that promote Strasbourg as the ‘IT’ destination for Christmas.

The iconic Christmas market in Strasbourg, known as the Christkindelsmärchen, is one of the main reasons for this title. The market was established in 1570, and it is also one of the oldest in Europe. Today, hundreds of stalls can be found in the city, located in various squares. From these markets, you can buy handicrafts, ornaments, and local delicacies to preserve centuries-old traditions.

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Strasbourg is all about light shows, magnificent decorations in the streets and an enormous Christmas tree that steals all the spotlight from Place Kleber during the festive season. The celebration here also has a certain French and German touch to it, which is evidently visible through the place’s architectural beauty, carols, concerts, and community-based events.

Strasbourg attracts about two million tourists annually to its Christmas vibe, which proves that it has a universal appeal. To most of the travellers, the city hosts the perfect European Christmas, which is all about old-time streets, cosy markets, and an overall celebratory vibe, with a perfect blend of spirituality and rich tradition.


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