page_title: Striezelmarkt
hierarchical_section_title: Striezelmarkt
caption_attribution_description: English: world's largest Erzgebirge Christmas pyramid at Dresden Striezelmarkt (14-metre high). Dresdner Kreuzkirche in the background. Deutsch: Die weltgrößte erzgebirgische Stufenpyramide auf dem Dresdner Striezelmarkt (Dresdner Kreuzkirche im Hintergrund).
context_page_description: The Striezelmarkt in Dresden is considered the first genuine Christmas market in the world. Founded as a one-day market in 1434, it celebrated its 585th anniversary in 2019. Its 240 stands attract about 3 million visitors from all over the world. The annual market lasts throughout the Advent season until Christmas Eve.
context_section_description: The Striezelmarkt in Dresden is considered the first genuine Christmas market in the world. Founded as a one-day market in 1434, it celebrated its 585th anniversary in 2019. Its 240 stands attract about 3 million visitors from all over the world. The annual market lasts throughout the Advent season until Christmas Eve.
caption: Christmas pyramid with Kreuzkirche in the background
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