Mercatino di Natale di Milano

Hundreds of stalls line up along the majestic Castello Sforzesco castle to celebrate its patron saint, Sant’Ambrogio. (usually the market takes place from Dec. 6 to 8). The market is named O Bej, O Bej, which means “how nice, how nice” in Milanese dialect—a name that’s thought to have come from the shoppers who appreciated the market’s artisanal goods and foods many years ago.

Other Christmas Markets and traditional seasonal activities take place in various locations around Milan, one of this In Piazza Duomo.