I mercatini di Natale, con quelle suggestive bancarelle, ormai sono diffusi in tutta Europa; in Finlandia non siamo da meno: questi festosi ritrovi vengono organizzati in molte località, più o meno in grande stile. Oggi andiamo però nel nostro territorio dell’Alto Adige e più precisamente a Merano, cittadina conosciutissima e di storica tradizione turistica. Nelle mie foto qualche scorcio del grazioso centro e della passeggiata lungo il fiume Passirio, dove si svolge il mercatino ogni anno.
Le montagne innevate sono lo sfondo ideale per la scenografia natalizia…
Le molte bancarelle, cariche di possibilità per il piccolo shopping natalizio e il maestoso edificio della Kurhaus: il fastoso centro convegni, ricevimenti e concerti…
La chiesa gotica di Santo Spirito, oltre Passirio…
Gli addobbi sono dappertutto: gli alberi spogli si prestano benissimo …
E infine la vostra blogger e il relativo marito (un po’ infreddolito)…
Auguriamo un felice Avvento a tutti!
Christmas in Merano.
Christmas markets with their picturesque stalls are nowadays widespread all over Europe: the tradition is very popular everywhere. In Finland for instance, where many towns, big or small, organize these festive events. Today, though, I’ll take you to the very north of Italy, in the region Alto-Adige and in the town of Merano, precisely. Merano is a small but charming town with a long tradition of tourism and hospitality; in my photos, some views of the elegant promenade along the Passirio river, where the market takes place every year.
The snowy mountain tops are the ideal background for a Christmas scenery… The Kurhaus building, a stylish venue for congresses, concerts and social gatherings overlooks the many stalls with infinite possibilities for the small Christmas shopping…
The Holy Spirit Church, in gothic style, stands beyond the river…
Finally: decorations everywhere and your blogger and her husband…of course having a refreshment!
We wish all of you an enjoyable Advent!
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Bellissimo!
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Grazie, si…davvero un bel mercatino. Buona domenica!
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Wow – amazing scenery!
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Thank you very much. Happy Sunday to you!
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What a beautiful post Luisella. Merano seems to be a postcard town surrounded with those gorgeous mountains. No such views in Helsinki Senate Square, maybe I’ll have the courage to go there (with crunches :)))
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Thank you, Riitta. Merano is a small but lovely town. I am sure that in no time you’ll be walking very well, so next summer you can travel there…Have a nice Sunday afternoon!
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…the Christmas markets of Europe look so exciting, something that we don’t have here. You had some beautiful bright blue skies, also something that has become rare here too. Enjoy the season.
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Thank you, Tom. Yes. we were lucky with weather on that day. Wishing you all the best for the season too! Happy Sunday!
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Hello, love the views of the mountains and town. The markets look like fun, I am sure they have all kinds of goodies there. Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead.
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Gosto muito destes mercados de Natal, aproveito para desejar um bom Domingo.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
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Thank you very much! Um bom Domingo to you too!
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Thank you Eileen. have a great day you too!
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The setting with the snow capped mountains and beautiful buildings is perfect for a Christmas market.
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Thank you Carol. It was a brilliant day. Enjoy the Advent time!
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Merano looks to be a very picturesque town in the shadows of the Alps? You had a very sunny day for your shopping trip together and I hope you nfound each other some lovely Christmas gifts.
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Un nomination per te! https://giacani.wordpress.com/2018/12/09/sunshine-blog-award-2018/
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Thank you Phil. We enjoyed the day. Thanks for your visit and have a nice upcoming week!
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Hello Luisella!
From the title of this post one guesses there will be something splendid to see… and in fact your photos are wonderful. Just a little bit of snow and it would be perfect. 🙂
And it was lovely to see also the blogger and her husband. ❤
Have a happy new week! xx
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Hello Sara…thanks! Che dire? Per gli amanti del Natale, le localita’ dell’Alto Adige sono un must. Wishing you too a happy new week and a nice prosecution of Advent! xx
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Buon Avvento anche voi!
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wonderful views with elegant old buildings.
have a great day
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A magnificent setting for the Christmas markets! Beautiful shots.
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Thank you very much William. Have a great day!
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Thank you very much. The setting is truly great… Have a good day you too!
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There are Christmas markets everywhere, but what a wonderful place you feature in this blog post! The backdrop is idyllic especially with the Winter sunshine and blue skies. Lovely to see a photo of you and your husband.
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Che belle foto che mi riportano tanti bei ricordi
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Very beautiful
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Looks like a beautiful place to visit!
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Thank you very much!
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Thanks! It is lovely indeed.
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Quando ho letto il tuo commento sul mio blog stamattina ho pensato come sarebbe bello vedere una tua foto ❣️ Mi fa piacere vedere te e tuo marito. Anche le montagne con la neve sono piacevoli a guardare ⛄️ e la scultura sopra il tetto di quell’edificio magnifico mi pare affascinante. Prima sembra una corona ma poi si vede meglio. Le bancarelle, gli addobbi… Amo tutte le cose natalizie. 🎄 ❤️ 🍷 Buon dicembre, luisella.
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Ciao Luisa e grazie. Mi fa piacere evocare bei ricordi! Buona giornata!
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Thank you Linda! The mountain area north of Italy is really beautiful. Thanks for your visit. Have a prompt recovery.
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Ti diro’ Rita che io cambio spesso taglio di capelli e anche colore…quindi mi vedrai in molte salse. Ti diro’ anche che non sono affatto fotogenica e quindi mi vedrai raramente. Grazie per l’apprezzamento: sono posti magnifici. Buona settimana di cuore !
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Buona giornata a te!
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Beautiful town of Merano. Your photos are like postcards. Those snow-capped mountains are beautiful.
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Thank you Kirsti. The mountains are so beautiful scenery, especially in winter. Have a nice day!
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Wow! Lovely!
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Thanks! Thanks for your visit.
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So beautiful and festive! I love the snow-capped mountains in the background.
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Thank you Peter! I would like to wish you a happy Advent!
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So beautiful – what a lovely place.
Thank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2018/12/cranberry-orange-rolls.html
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Thank you very much. It is a pleasure to link up. I wish you a peaceful Advent!
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Gorgeous town. Perfection with the river and the mountains! Happy Holidays!
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Thank you Kelleyn. Happy Holidays to you and your beautiful family!
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Meravigliosa
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Grazie mille!
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😊
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