The tradition of installing Nativity Scenes and celebrating the birth of the 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 these holidays.
Table Of Contents
- Nativity Scene of the Town Hall Square
- Nativity Scene of the Diputación de Valencia
- 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.
- Bethlehem of Xàtiva in real size
- Vertical Nativity Scene of San Nicolas
- Monumental Nativity Scene of Benimamet
Nativity Scene of the Town Hall Square
The Valencia City Council recovers in 2023 the nativity scene of the Town Hall Square, which will be installed next to the Christmas tree of more than 20 meters high. It can be visited from December 1, 2023.
This year it will feature new figures such as the mule and the ox, created by Fallas artists Ceballos and Sanabria.
Nativity Scene of the Diputación de Valencia
The Association of Nativity Scenes organized with the Diputación de Valencia this exhibition, which will be open from December 11 to January 5, with opening hours from 10 to 14 and 16 to 20 hours. In Pati Scala of the Diputació de València, admission is free.
Nativity Scene of the Plaza de la Reina
From December 1 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 Valencia City Council exhibits from December 1, 2023 until January 4 in the Crystal Hall its municipal nativity scene with more than 300 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 2023 will feature a nod to Joaquín Sorolla and the 800th anniversary of the recreation of the first nativity scene made by St. Francis of Assisi.
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 from December 2 to January 7, 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 25m2 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).
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, it can be visited from mid-December until February 2.
Bethlehem of Xàtiva in real size
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 Bethlehem is considered the largest in Spain. It can be visited from mid-December to January 6. Don’t miss it!
Vertical Nativity Scene of San Nicolas
The work is 6 meters high by 4 meters wide and is located in the chapel of Blessed Gaspar Bono, specially enabled to house the birth of Jesus. It is a unique construction in Europe. This nativity scene, conceived by its creator as a monument, was designed and created by the artist Pedro Ródenas, at the request of the church.
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 immersion 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.