No Christmas market stalls or carousel in Piazza Navona this year.

Rome has cancelled the annual Befana Christmas market in Piazza Navona in line with the anti-coronavirus protocols in place across Italy.

The decision, which will reportedly affect all Christmas mercatini in Rome, follows nationwide restrictions curtailing festivals and fairs due to the risk of covid-19 contagion among crowds.

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The Piazza Navona market, a popular fixture on Rome's Christmas calendar, was due to take place from 1 December until 6 January, when Italy celebrates the religious feast of the Epiphany or the folklore version of La Befana.

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Rome's Christmas tree will not be in Piazza Venezia this year - allegedly moving to Piazza del Popolo due to Metro C works - however there is a question mark hanging over this now too.