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James Lucas

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Dec 22, 2024 • 22 tweets • 6 min read • Read on X

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The most beautiful Christmas trees on Earth

1. Italy has the world's largest Christmas tree

The Christmas Tree of Gubbio, Italy, entered the Guinness World Records in 1991 as the world's largest.

Covering 130,000 m² with a height of 750m, it requires 800+ lights, 7,500m of cable, and 1,300 hours of work yearly.

Solar panels power its energy-saving LED lights.

2. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, NYC

This iconic tree, usually a Norway spruce 69 to 100 feet (21–30 m) tall, has been a national tradition each year since 1933.

3. Prague Old Town Square, Czech Republic

4. The Polish city of Wroclaw is home to one of the most beautiful Christmas markets and Christmas trees in Europe

5. Madrid, Spain

6. Vilnius Christmas Tree, Lithuania

7. The Christmas tree from Krakow's Market Square is a true masterpiece of decorative art

8. Washington, DC, USA

9. Milan, Italy

10. St. Peter's Square, Vatican City

11. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This majestic tree is known worldwide for holding the record as the world’s largest floating Christmas tree.

12. Warsaw, Poland

13. Budapest, Hungary

14. Byblos Christmas Tree, Lebanon

15. Moscow, Russia

The main entrance to Gorky Park is decorated with a magnificent Christmas tree.

16. Galeries Lafayette Christmas Tree, Paris, France

17. Strasbourg, France

18. Trafalgar Square, London, UK

19. Florence, Italy

20. Zócalo Christmas Tree, Mexico City

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