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SIENA'S FOOD AND ARTISAN CHRISTMAS MARKET 2013


Program of the 2013 Christmas market in Piazza del Campo, Siena
2013 program of Christmas market and wine tasting in Siena

Dreading the Christmas shopping? Not sure where to start?

 Siena's artisan and foodie market on Piazza del Campo is a fabulous alternative to jammed up and overheated shopping malls (read the 2012 Christmas shopping post for more information on the market's Renaissance vibe). 

 Once you've got the gifts join the wine tasting at the Santa Maria della Scala museum (from 5.30 pm) or visit restaurant Le Logge's wine and music bar Un Tubo for a culinary treat. On Saturday night, the club hosts a buffet dinner and wine tasting with Montalcino's prime vineyard Poggio di Sotto. The organically run estate belongs to the best rated Brunello producers (25€ only on booking 
+39 0577 271 312). 

 IL MERCATO NEL CAMPO - Christmas market in SIENA
Saturday 30th of November and 1st of December, 2013. 
Best options to park your car on the busy weekend are car park Duomo and Il Campo. 

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Location: Piazza del Campo, Piazza Il Campo, 53100 Siena SI, Italia

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