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The Christmas Market (Vánoční trhy) in Prague is usually formed by two main markets that take place in the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, the other two smaller markets are located in Vinohrady (Vánoční trhy Náměstí Míru) and Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky). All four markets are within a short distance of each other.
The Prague Christmas markets consist of wooden stalls selling Czech handicrafts, hot food (sausages and local specialties) and hot drinks, such as mulled wine (svařené víno or svařák). Items for sale range from glassware, wooden toys, scented candles, handmade jewelry, ceramic mugs, hats and scarves, puppets and Christmas trees.
In the Old Town Square as well as the market is rebuilt the Nativity with animals, a manger and with the characters depicting Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus and the Three Kings. In the center of the Old Town Square is finally a huge Christmas tree full of lights. As completion of the Christmas events are then organized choirs of typical local and international singing.
PRAGUE CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Dates of the Christmas Market:
Usually end of November – December
1) Old Town Square Christmas Market (Vánoční trhy Staroměstské náměstí – District Prague 1). The most important Christmas market in Prague, many stalls, a large and brightly lit Christmas tree, in the square are also held concerts and musical events.
2) Wenceslas Square Christmas Market (Vánoční trhy Václavské náměstí – District Prague 1). The market usually takes place in the lower part of Wenceslas Square and is characterized by a large Christmas tree.
3) Republic Square Christmas Market (Vánoční trhy Náměstí Republiky – District Prague 1). The market is made up of about 35 wooden houses displaying Christmas decorations, mistletoe, Advent wreaths, candles, cakes and sweets.
Opening Hours: every day from 10am to 7pm.
4) Náměstí Míru Square Christmas Market (Vánoční trhy Náměstí Míru – District Prague 2). Náměstí Míru is the main square of the Vinohrady district. In the Christmas Market there are about 60 wooden houses displaying candles, toys, Christmas decorations, cakes, Christmas dishes and much more.
Opening Hours: every day from 10am to 7pm.
5) Tylovo Square Christmas Market (Vánoční trhy Tylovo náměstí – District Prague 2). This small Christmas market is usually composed of about 20 wooden houses displaying toys, Christmas decorations, cakes and many gift ideas.
Opening Hours: every day from 10am to 7pm.
