One of the most visited nativity scenes in Madrid in recent years is, without a doubt, the one that Region of Madrid installs at its headquarters Puerta del Sol.
And this year 2023 el Bethlehem of Puerta del Sol He also does not miss the appointment with the people of Madrid and visitors, celebrating his 21st anniversary installed in the Madrid government headquarters building.
Furthermore, the dates to visit the Belén de Sol 2023, as has happened in the last two years, are brought forward compared to the usual dates before the last pandemic, so it is now open to visitors from December 1 to January 7, 2024.
This year, as is traditional, you can see the nativity scene in the central patio of the iconic building of the ancient Royal Post Office, compared to what happened three years ago, when due to the pandemic For the first time it was shown to the public in a special enclosure located in front of the main façade of said building.
All the information in detail
What is the Puerta del Sol Bethlehem like?
El Bethlehem of Puerta del Sol is installed by the Madrid Nativity Scene Association, and this year it occupies an area of 280 square meters, with more than 400 figures made by the artists May, Guilloto, Olot y Almansa.
This year the nativity scene is presented with an immersive tour during which visitors can see up to nine main scenes.
Also included is the recreation of the original portal that St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of nativity scenes, rode on the Greccio Grotto on Christmas night 1223.
Also know as Birth of the Sun, This very popular nativity scene and the complementary activities had 240.000 visitors last Christmas.
El Bethlehem of Sun is presented within the set of proposals, all free, Called Christmas in the Sun.
So you have the traditional Wishing Forest, Located in the Royal Post House, where Madrid residents can leave their messages and dreams for the New Year written on some of the artificial fir trees set up for this purpose.
Also included are the concerts by 18 choral companies that take place in the Pontejos Square, from December 18 to 30, at 12 and 17,30:45 p.m., with a duration of between XNUMX minutes and an hour, as well as the Christmas carol concerts by school choirs.
When to see the light and sound show in Puerta del Sol
Another of the scheduled events is the Sound and light show that will be projected until the January 7 on the façade of the Royal Post Office.
Throughout the width of the building, the lights dance in the windows to the beat of the music that evokes the magic of these dates, mixing tradition and modernity.
This show is offered with three three-minute shows every hour, starting from dusk until 11 p.m. on weekdays and 12 p.m. on holidays and weekends.
Here you have complete information on the Christmas Activities in Sol 2023.
Visit schedules for Bethlehem in the Community of Madrid 2023
The Visiting hours of the Bethlehem of the Community of Madrid They are, every day of the week, from 10 a.m. to 22 p.m., until January 7.
La Admission to visit the Belén de Sol is free.
On December 24 and 31 and January 5, the nativity scene is open from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.; on January 6, from 14 to 22 p.m.; and on December 25 and January 1 it is closed to the public.
We were there this year and the truth is that we loved it, there is nothing like Christmas and nativity scenes in Madrid.
I think this year we will repeat.
A visit that cannot be missed this Christmas is to the exhibition of nativity scenes that the Complutense Association of Nativity Scene Makers exhibits in the old Gal factory in Alcalá de Henares. More than 1000 m2 of exhibition, with a monumental nativity scene of more than 250 m2, and 50 cm figures
C/Moldavia Nº2 or Russia street in Alcalá de Henares.
From December 1 to January 6, during business hours
12 to 14 and from 18 to 21, except 24 pm, 25 morning, 31 pm, 1 morning and morning of January 6.
We are waiting for you, without a doubt one of the most important and spectacular nativity exhibitions that can be seen in Spain.