The Christmas season has officially begun, with many of Italy's festive markets opening up over the weekend and more set to follow as advent continues.

Many of the biggest markets are in the South Tyrol region bordering Austria, but there are festive delights to be found across the entire country, each offering a unique twist alongside the staples of mulled wine, Christmas gifts and of course, oodles of festive cheer. Here's our guide to the very best Italian Christmas markets - so get out your calendar and start planning which to visit first...

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Source: http://www.thelocal.it/