{"id":196519,"date":"2023-12-02T09:20:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T09:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tokenstalk.info\/?p=196519"},"modified":"2023-12-02T09:20:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T09:20:02","slug":"the-fairytale-european-christmas-market-thats-one-of-the-worlds-oldest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tokenstalk.info\/world-news\/the-fairytale-european-christmas-market-thats-one-of-the-worlds-oldest\/","title":{"rendered":"The fairytale European Christmas market that’s one of the world’s oldest"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Christmas markets are a dime a dozen nowadays and some are most definitely more impressive than others.<\/p>\n

But if you really want to visit one that will knock your festive woolly socks off, then this historic market is the gold standard, according to those who have visited.<\/p>\n

Dresden Christmas market is the oldest in Germany, founded in 1434, and is one of the first genuine Christmas markets in the world.<\/p>\n

It boasts more than 200 stands, attracts an astonishing three million visitors from all over the world each year and lasts throughout the Advent season until Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n

Its name – Striezelmarkt – derives from a local fruit cake that was traditionally sold at the market which is now more famously known as Stollen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The market takes pride in a giant candle pyramid that is 14 metres tall and powers blades above it, causing the festive ornaments on the structure to turn.<\/p>\n

Those who have visited have enthusiastically commented about their experience on travel website Tripadvisor.<\/p>\n

One, who described the market as the \u201cmother\u201d of Christmas markets, said: \u201cWow, just wow. Best Christmas market we have ever been to. Cheaper than UK markets and the stall decorations were amazing.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another said: \u201cMagical! Handmade Christmas treasures and amazing food and drink. You won’t want to leave! The scenery will keep you in awe.\u201d<\/p>\n

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