The tradition of installing Nativity Scenes and celebrating the birth of Baby Jesus is back. Valencia is pure Christmas for weeks and could not miss a list of the most beautiful cribs throughout Valencia. So you do not miss any of them, here we summarize the essential cribs to visit during this holiday season.
Table Of Contents
- Nativity Scene of the Town Hall Square
- Nativity Scene of the Plaza de la Reina
- Nativity Scene in the Crystal Hall
- Monumental Nativity Scene of Cullera
- Bethlehem of Roca in Meliana
- Nativity scene at the Mercado de Colón
- Monumental Nativity Scene of Nuevo Centro
- Neapolitan Nativity Scene of the National Museum of Ceramics of Valencia.
- Life-size Nativity Scene of Xàtiva
- Monumental Nativity Scene of Benimamet
Nativity Scene of the Town Hall Square
The Valencia City Council recovers in 2024 the nativity scene of the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, which will be installed next to the Christmas tree that pays tribute to the victims of the DANA, next to its star of solidarity.
This year, the nativity scene has a Greco-Latin style and will feature figures such as the mule and the ox, created by Fallas artists Ceballos and Sanabria.
Nativity Scene of the Plaza de la Reina
From December 4 to January 6 you can visit the Nativity Scene of the Plaza de la Reina. These figures have been made by the Gremio de Artistas Falleros. We recommend you to stop by in the afternoon to see it illuminated and appreciate all the details, while shopping at the Christmas Craft Fair.
This composition was the one that had been exhibited in the Town Hall Square until 2015, when the previous local government decided to relocate it to the Plaza de la Reina.
Nativity Scene in the Crystal Hall
The City Council of Valencia exhibits until the 4th in the Crystal Hall its municipal nativity scene with more than 400 figures. It can be visited on weekdays from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm, and on weekends the visiting hours start at 10 am.
This 2024, it will pay tribute to those affected by the DANA, through a white star, and to the volunteers who have helped all the people in need. For this reason, it will also feature the figure of a volunteer with a shovel and mud-stained clothes.
Monumental Nativity Scene of Cullera
The monumental nativity scene of Cullera is composed of more than 2,000 pieces. You can see it until January in València street, 68 of this town. It has been assembled by Miguel Ángel Falcó.
Bethlehem of Roca in Meliana
The Barrio de la Roca of Meliana has mounted another year its traditional Nativity Scene, in Sant Isidre street, 44. The representation is handmade and has more than 7,000 figurines. Admission is free, but it is always nice to leave a donation. It can be visited until January 6, 2024.
Nativity scene at the Mercado de Colón
The visit to this traditional Bethlehem can be made during the opening hours of the market and is one of the most beautiful in the city.
Monumental Nativity Scene of Nuevo Centro
The Nuevo Centro shopping center has a Nativity Scene of 24m2 by the Association of Nativity Scene Makers of Valencia from November 24 to January 5. This representation can be visited until Epiphany during the opening hours of the mall (from 10 am to 9 pm).
It also has a large navigable lake that makes it more spectacular.
Neapolitan Nativity Scene of the National Museum of Ceramics of Valencia.
Every year you can visit the Neapolitan Nativity Scene of the National Museum of Ceramics and Sanctuary Arts of Valencia, which dates back to the 18th century. Admission is free and it is located on the first floor of the Museum.
Life-size Nativity Scene of Xàtiva
Another year the Albereda of Xàtiva changes again its appearance to welcome Christmas, the Valencian city will become a Monumental Na tivity Scene. In recent years, this tradition has become a tourist attraction because apart from its beauty, this Nativity Scene is considered the largest in Spain. It can be visited from mid-December to January 6. Don’t miss it!
Monumental Nativity Scene of Benimamet
This nativity scene has more than 300 pieces and 130m2 of surface. This nativity scene invites us to enter the village of Bethlehem and live a unique immersive experience to experience the birth in a manger. Free admission. It can be visited from 6 to 8:30 p.m. from mid-December to January 8, except for December 25, 31 and January 6, when it will be closed.