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THE WORLD'S OLDEST CHRISTMAS MARKET
Dresden's historic Striezelmarkt is recognised
as the world's oldest Christmas market, dating
back to 1434. Towering above the market is
the world's largest Erzgebirge step pyramid,
standing over 14 metres tall, and a 25-metre
Nordmann fir adorned with 16,000 lights and a
glowing Herrnhut star.
CHRISTMAS MARKET AT ST. STEPHEN'S
BASILICA, BUDAPEST
Set beneath Budapest's grand cathedral,
this festive market comes alive beside an ice
rink gliding with graceful skaters. Towering
above the wooden stalls and nativity displays
stands an 18-metre Christmas tree, visible from
nearly every corner of the square. Indulge in a
delicious Hungarian chimney cake or savour a
hearty bowl of paprika-infused goulash.
STRIEZELMARKT, DRESDEN, GERMANY
ST. STEPHEN'S BASILICA, BUDAPEST
