With the approach of winter, holiday markets serving mulled wine, sweet treats, and handmade gifts begin sprouting up throughout much of Europe. Generally held in old public squares, these merry affairs are rife with lights and ornaments spread decadently through inviting stalls.
From the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen to a square in Prague, Architectural Digest surveys ten of the most beautiful markets, where crowds can’t help but feel the spirit of the season. Pictured here: a market full of energy in Frankfurt.
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Copenhagen
A view of the gorgeous Tivoli Gardens and its holiday market in Copenhagen.
England
A holiday market in Birmingham, England, includes over 200 stalls.
Germany
Dresden, Germany’s Striezelmarkt has been attracting visitors since it was founded as a one-day event in 1434.
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