Arezzo Christmas market map: the walking route

The Arezzo Christmas market map 2026 by Il Poggiolino d’Oro, the holiday apartment 11 minutes from the centre: it takes you from the Pietri car park, up the escalators to the Cathedral and then on foot to every attraction of Arezzo Christmas City 2026: 3.8 km, about an hour and a quarter of walking without stops.

1 · Drive to the Pietri car park

From the apartment it is 8.9 km, about 11 min. The Pietri car park (Via Pietri) sits at the foot of the escalators: 225 paid spaces (€0.70/hour, €5/day) and about 200 free ones. On peak weekends arrive by 10am.

From 4 to 8 December you can also use the Arezzo Fiere park-and-ride (€10/day with shuttle).

2 · The walking tour, stop by stop

1. 1 · 8 min walkEscalators up to the CathedralThree free escalator flights (open 6am-10pm in Nov-Dec) take you from the Pietri car park up to the Cathedral. Open in Maps
2. 2 · 3 min walkPiazza della Libertà · Christmas MoonCathedral, Town Hall and the Provincia hanging garden: at sunset on Saturdays and Sundays the Christmas Moon lights up (free). Open in Maps
3. 3 · 4 min walkIl Prato park · Christmas VillageBig Christmas market, Eurochocolate, Forest of Emotions, ice rink and a 30 m+ Ferris wheel. Free entry. Open in Maps
4. 4 · 9 min walkMedici Fortress · Santa's HouseChristmas in the Fortress and Santa's House (until 24 December). Tickets from €10, free under 3. Great views from the walls. Open in Maps
5. 5 · 7 min walkPiazza Grande · Tyrolean Village40+ wooden chalets until 27 December (10am-9pm). After 5pm the Christmas Light projection mapping. Brick House Art inside Palazzo di Fraternita (€10). Open in Maps
6. 6 · 8 min walkPiazza San Francesco · Basilica & exhibitionPiero della Francesca's frescoes and, until 10 January 2027, the exhibition 'The Image of Francis' at the Modern Art Gallery. Open in Maps
7. 7 · 8 min walkPiazza San Jacopo · Market stallsChristmas stalls at the bottom of Corso Italia, the main shopping street. Open in Maps
8. 8 · 4 min walkPiazza Risorgimento · Market stallsLast market stop. Back to the Pietri car park: 21 minutes uphill on foot, or a taxi. Open in Maps

The route is split into two links because Google Maps on phones accepts up to three intermediate stops per link.

3 · Download the map

Import the KML file into Google My Maps (mymaps.google.com → Create map → Import) and open it in the Google Maps app under Saved → Maps. The GPX file works with Organic Maps, Maps.me, Komoot and GPS devices.

Tips for the evening

• Until 13 December markets and the Christmas Village open Thursday to Sunday; from 17 December every day.
• Sunset is the best moment: lights come on, the Piazza Grande projection starts at 5pm and on weekends the Christmas Moon rises.
• Escalators close at 10pm; after that, walk down from Via Ricasoli to the Pietri car park.
• Back home is 11 minutes away: parking at the door and the quiet countryside.

Sources: arezzocittadelnatale.it, ATAM, Discover Arezzo, checked 22 October 2026. Times and prices may change. Coordinates © OpenStreetMap.

Updated on 22 October 2026