Rome hosts third edition of Christmas World in 2024.

This festive open-air event, hailed as one of the largest Christmas villages in Europe, will be held at the Galloppatoio in Villa Borghese from 30 November to 6 January 2025.

There are carousels, ice-skating, games, elves, Santa Claus and stalls selling toys, sweets, decorations, Christmas-themed food and gift items.

The 2024 edition promises more than 10 new attractions, around 300 international artists, and shows every hour.

Among the new features is an area entirely dedicated to ice with an "Ice slide", a 900-sqm ice rink, a go-kart course on ice, and a snow village to experience the magic of snow in Villa Borghese.

The popular event aims to conjure up the Christmas atmosphere of major cities around the world with scenographic installations across the 50,000-sqm site.

Booking is required, for details and ticket prices see Christmas World website.