Impressive Christmas trees from around the world

In the list of the world's most iconic Christmas trees, it is essential to include the one at Rockefeller Center in New York. This tree is not only an internationally recognised icon, but has also been featured in numerous films and television series.

For years the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, were the tallest buildings in the world (452 meters - 1,483 feet). In 2003, Taiwan's Taipei 101 Tower surpassed them, but they are still very impressive. The huge Christmas tree that stands at their feet every December has been a key landmark for a long time.

In the Zócalo in Mexico City, everything is pretty spectacular - and at Christmas, it's no different. That's why every year, in the famous square of the Mexican capital, they install an impressive Christmas tree (or three), to stand witness to all the events they organise during this special time of year.

The city of Paris also has one of the most spectacular trees in the world. It is unique in the sense that it is located inside a building: that of the famous Galeries Lafayette.

Germany is one of the countries with the best Christmas decorations, which is why so many cities are on this list. At the Brandenburg Gate near the Potsdamer Platz Christmas market you can find one of the most iconic German tree displays. This year, 2024, it was no exception.

There are several artificial trees in the streets of Madrid (one of them in Puerta del Sol) and a large tree in Plaza de Sol. Of course, you should also take a look at the creative decorations on Gran Vía, Plaza España and even the façade of the Four Seasons Hotel.

Hamburg, as well as having several Christmas markets and trees in different parts of the city, can also boast one of the most fascinating Christmas landmarks: a tree that floats on the waters of the river Elbe.

Hamburg is not the only city in the world with a floating Christmas tree. In Brazil, a tree shines over the city of Rio de Janeiro from the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, a tradition that began in 1996.

Admittedly, the tree in the picture is not the most spectacular but London, at every turn, astounds with the grandeur of their Christmas decorations But this tree at Somerset House has an aura and warmth that makes it worthy of mention.

The German city of Dortmund has boasted one of the tallest Christmas trees in the world for years. And, in the best German way, it stands with a small Christmas market around it.

Meanwhile, in the U.S. capital, the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree dwarfs the seat of legislative power. This nearly 20-meter-high Norway Spruce comes from Virginia's Monongahela National Forest and underwent a Miss Universe-like selection process to finally be the chosen one.

And another German Christmas tree: the one in the Römerberg square in Frankfurt. It's stunning and full of culture and history. The lights, the decorations, the Christmas joy.

In Germany, the Bavarian capital, Munich, is not to be forgotten at Christmas time either. The festive season is experienced here via a variety of traditions. Gastronomy, markets and, of course, its enormous Christmas tree, which can be seen from the end of November until 6 January in front of the Town Hall - in the same place where it has been put up since 1977.

Budapest's Christmas lights are a spectacle, decorating streets and squares, such as this example at one of the Christmas markets.

There is much to be said about the beauty of Prague at Christmas time: the stunning, intricate decoration of its streets, its magnificent Christmas market and, of course, its incredible Christmas tree in front of the cathedral.

Brussels really knows how to show off its charm. That's why, if you visit the Belgian capital at Christmas time, you'll find an exceptional fir tree located in the heart of the city, on the Grand Place. Could the setting be any more idyllic for enjoying chocolate or a hot waffle?

Several trees can be found in the Swedish capital at Christmas time. These stunning, decorative elements turn the city into a spectacular setting at this time of year, along with the numerous markets that flood the city. Perhaps the most striking is the large Christmas tree in Skeppsbron, in the old town (pictured).

If there is one city in France that lives Christmas in every way, it is Strasbourg. It is famous for its Christmas market, but also for the Christmas tree that decorates the city centre, one of the biggest in Europe and one of the most beautiful.

In Italy, to see the most spectacular Christmas tree in the country, you don't have to go to a big city. All you have to do is visit the small town of Gubbio, with just over 30,000 inhabitants, where they have the largest tree in the world (Guinness World Record holder since 1991). A tree with a trick, because it is drawn by hundreds of trees on a mountain and measures 2,130 metres high and 350 metres wide.

There are several Christmas trees to visit in Tokyo. Those that stand out include: The Tokyo Tower tree, the Ginza Mikimoto tree, the Omotesando Hills tree, the Opera House tree, the Daiba Memorial tree located on the Daiba Beach piers, in Odaiba Kaihin Park, near the Rainbow Bridge. Or this Christmas decoration in front of the Caretta Shiodome shopping centre.

In front of the Duomo in Florence, you can find a spectacular Christmas tree in the streets of the Italian city. It is certainly one of the most eye-catching in the whole country and it is installed from 7 December (the feast of Sant'Ambrogio) until 6 January.

One of Lisbon's most famous squares, the Comercio, serves as a gateway to the city. And here, facing the Tagus, you'll find the Christmas tree - artificial, but spectacular - considered Europe's tallest at 76 meters, a record entered in the Guinness World Records.

In St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, one of the most surprising and beautiful trees can be seen each year. It also stands out for its towering height of an astonishing 30 metres (98 ft).

Estonia's most famous Christmas tree is in the capital, Tallinn. It's not a huge tree, but it's beautifully decorated and is accompanied by small cabins covered in snow, where locals and visitors can enjoy local food, drink and crafts.

One of the most alluring Christmas trees to be found in Europe is in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. It is a 24-metre (or 79 ft) high structure on which 600 branches of lights hang to shape the tree. It's these countless lights and decorative elements that make it simply spectacular.

The northern Italian city of Milan doesn't do things by halves when it comes to decorating its streets for Christmas. One of the city's main attractions is the Christmas tree in the Piazza del Duomo, in front of the city's spectacular Gothic cathedral.

Another impressive Christmas tree can be found in the capital of Poland, Warsaw. There, you can enjoy the dazzling lights, Christmas cheer and, no doubt, you will also enjoy its Christmas market.

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