Are you planning a holiday abroad at Christmas and New Year's? If so, here are the 8 most beautiful cities to serve as a destination for celebrating Christmas and New Year later.
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Playing in the snow and enjoying the beautifully decorated Christmas lights around the city is of course the dream of many people when celebrating Christmas. This time, Alinear Indonesia would like to share 8 recommendations for selected cities to spend your Christmas and New Year with your loved ones. Check out the following article!
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1. Strasbourg, France
This city is one of the most beautiful cities in France that must be visited. Especially at Christmas time. This place is known as Capital de Noel or Christmas Capital. Starting from the small streets to the big streets, there is a Christmas Market, and the whole city, from various shops, to every corner of this city, is decorated with festive Christmas lights. So that it makes the city atmosphere beautiful and has a thick Christmas atmosphere.
2. London, England
If you want to see a row of Christmas lights along a bright street with the hustle and bustle of vehicles and people passing by, London is one of the cities that must be visited at Christmas. In the downtown area starting from Oxford Street, Regent Street, Carnaby Street, South Molton Street, Covent Garden, Old Bond Street, New Bond Street, to Mayfair you will be spoiled with various twinkling lights and various beautiful displays that will make you stunned. You can enjoy the Christmas atmosphere in this city by walking or taking an open bus around the city. However, make sure you pre-book if you want to enjoy lunch or dinner with your family. Because usually all restaurants and places to eat at Christmas are full.
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3. Vienna, Austria
Vienna is the capital city of Austria. This city can be a memorable year-end vacation destination. If you come here, don't forget to visit the beautiful Belvedere Palace, take pictures in front of the lake in front of the palace, and the Christmas Market which has existed since 1298. Besides being able to shop for Christmas trinkets at the Christmas Market, visitors can also enjoy exciting culinary. Make sure you also try the Weihnachtspunsch (Christmas Punch). This drink has a variety of flavors, there are alcoholic and non-alcoholic. In addition, you can enjoy a special Christmas concert at the Peterskirche Church or the Karlskirche Church. Various places that must be visited at Christmas in Vienna are The Ring, the State Opera House, and Kärntner Straße to St. Paul's. Stephen's Cathedral, along The Graben, Kohlmarket, to the Hofburg Palace. You will be spoiled with beautiful Christmas lights.
4. Nuremberg, Germany
This city is famous for its Christmas Market or often called Christ Kindle where there are 2 million buyers who visit each year. When December arrives, the city is very thick with a Christmas atmosphere on every corner. Starting from the shops to the market place which are decorated and colored with the spirit of Christmas, it makes the atmosphere more festive. Right in front of Christ Kindle is the Church of Our Lady which has a beautiful view. If you want to experience a nice Christmas atmosphere, make sure you come to Nuremberg.
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5. Quebec City & Montreal, Canada
Both of these cities are French colonial. In Quebec City, you can enjoy a beautiful city atmosphere with historic antique buildings and become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quebec City is perfect for those of you who want to feel the cold sensation of Christmas. Not to forget the Christmas lights that make the city atmosphere warmer. Unlike Montreal. In Montreal, you can enjoy the Defile de Noel Festival. This festival has a French theme, a Santa Claus parade, Christmas Fairs, fireworks, and a variety of French specialties. Even if you are planning to extend your vacation in this city, you can also take part in an exciting year-end party that is held every year. If you decide to take a vacation to Canada, make sure these two cities are your Christmas vacation destinations.
6. New York, United States of America
Many Hollywood Christmas-themed films have a city nicknamed The Big Apple as a backdrop. Call it one of the films Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. The city is transformed more exciting ahead of Christmas celebrations with ice skating at Rockefeller Centre, watching The Rockettes on Radio City, exploring the winter wonderland in Central Park after it snows, and don't miss shopping at Columbus Market.
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7. Rovaniemi, Finland
Known as the official village of Santa Claus. It is located in the Arctic Circle, North Pole. Here there are restaurants, a Santa Claus post office, shops served by the Elves, and no less exciting is Santa's Park. At Taman Santa, visitors can do exciting outdoor activities such as riding a horse-drawn carriage around the park and many more. And for sure this place is kids friendly.
8. Bethlehem, Palestine
If you want to celebrate Christmas with a slightly different atmosphere, come to this city. This city is the city where Our Lady traveled with her husband, Joseph. It was in this city that Mary gave birth to Jesus. That's why this city has an important and meaningful history for Christians. Not a few pilgrims also come here at Christmas to pray and do religious tours. Usually, when Christmas Eve comes, many people gather to worship together. Especially in Manger Square which is the center of Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem. Here there is a large Christmas tree and also a large screen that broadcasts live streaming Christmas Eve worship together.
If you want to celebrate Christmas with a slightly different atmosphere, come to this city. This city is the city where Our Lady traveled with her husband, Joseph. It was in this city that Mary gave birth to Jesus. That's why this city has an important and meaningful history for Christians. Not a few pilgrims also come here at Christmas to pray and do religious tours. Usually, when Christmas Eve comes, many people gather to worship together. Especially in Manger Square which is the center of Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem. Here there is a large Christmas tree and also a large screen that broadcasts live streaming Christmas Eve worship together.