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Poland Christmas Markets

Shopping for Christmas Decorations and Souvenirs in Poland

By , About.com Guide

The largest Christmas Market in Poland takes place in Krakow's Market Square during the month of December. Other cities also host Christmas markets, but they are not as large as the market in Krakow. Regardless, if you're shopping for handmade crafts or Polish Christmas decorations, or if you want to sample cold-weather Polish treats, even small Christmas markets will give you an idea of how Poland celebrates this holiday.

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Krakow Christmas Market

Krakow Christmas MarketCC BY-NC-SA dionc

Krakow's Christmas Market is a huge annual success. The largest in Poland, it attracts visitors from around the world. Market Square, always lively, becomes festive with carriage rides, Christmas decorations, and the smell of mulled wine. Christmas in Krakow is not to be missed!

Warsaw Christmas Market

Warsaw Christmas MarketCC BY-NC-ND Windpomp
Warsaw's main Christmas Market is held in Castle Square, in front of the Royal Castle. Another Christmas Market can be found in front of the Palace of Science and Culture.

Wroclaw Christmas Market

Christmas in WroclawCC BY-ND placid casual
Wroclaw's Christmas Market is held in Wroclaw's Old Town amongst its historic sights. Though its scale is not as large as that of the one in Krakow, if you're in Wroclaw during December, this Christmas Market is still worth visiting.

Torun Christmas Market

Torun is not as large as other cities in Poland, and so the size of its Christmas Market is reflective of this fact. However,with its medieval charm, Torun looks beautiful decorated for Christmas. So if you're in the area, there's no reason not to check out the small Christmas Market here.

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