bautzen is the oldest christmas market in germany.
bautzen is the oldest christmas market in germany.
where is the oldest christmas market in germany?
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a christmas market, also known as christkindlmarkt (literally: "christ child market", but the term "christkind" usually refers to an angel-like "spirit of christmas" rather than literally the christ child), christkindlesmarkt, christkindlmarket, christkindlimarkt, and weihnachtsmarkt, is a street market associated with the celebration of christmas during the four weeks of advent. these markets originated in germany, but are now being held in many other countries. the history of christmas markets goes back to the late middle ages in the german-speaking part of europe, and in many parts of the former holy roman empire that includes many eastern regions of france. the christmas markets of bautzen were first held in 1384. dresden's striezelmarkt was first held in 1434. frankfurt's market was first mentioned in 1393, munich's in 1310, and augsburg's in 1498. in austria, vienna's "december market" can be considered a forerunner of christmas markets and dates back to 1298.
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christkindlmarkt at marienplatz









































the christkindlmarkt at marienplatz is a christmas market at marienplatz in munich.









































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the largest and oldest christmas market in munich was first documented as a nikolaimarkt (nikolausmarkt) in 1310, making it one of the oldest christmas markets in the german-speaking world. in 1806, the nikolaimarkt was renamed the christmarkt. since 1972, the market has found its place of business on the marienplatz after several changes of location. over the last few years, the exhibition area has been extended considerably (e.g. rindermarkt). the organizer is the cultural office of the city administration. 









































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christkindlmarkt at marienplatz