Best Nativity scenes to see in Madrid at Christmas 2023: dates, times

If you are fond of see the Christmas nativity scenes, you will be happy to visit them again in Madrid once we entered the month of December and on the way to the Christmas holidays...

Without a doubt, one of the great attractions of the Christmas in Madrid this year 2023 they are again the nativity scenes that numerous public organizations, churches and cultural institutions set up during these dates.

In fact, they are traditionally very visited by Madrid residents and tourists who come to the city.

In your Christmas walk through the city center for see the christmas lights, you can visit the Christmas markets or, if you have childrenFor example, the children's show Cortylandia, but it is also a custom to visit one of the traditional nativity scenes from Madrid.

Where to see the best Christmas nativity scenes 2023 in Madrid

Furthermore, the vast majority of nativity scenes have the free entrance, although, yes, in the most popular ones, at certain times and on festive dates you can find long lines to visit them.

Here we indicate where to see Christmas nativity scenes in Madrid, specifically, the most prominent in the center of the capital and in towns of the Community.

Nativity scene of the Madrid City Council in Cibeles

El nativity scene that assembles Madrid City Council It is, traditionally, the most visited after the Bethlehem of Puerta del Sol that installs the Region of Madrid.

This nativity scene is presented at the headquarters of the Cybele Palace, where in previous years it has been possible to see nativity scenes of great historical value and artistic wealth.

This year town hall reinstall a traditional hebrew style nativity scene with more than 200 figures of the craftsman nativity scene Jose Luis Mayo by the Association of Nativity Scene Makers of Madrid.

On this occasion the nativity scene once again presents a circular design in which the different scenes of the events related to the Jesus birth.

El Bethlehem of the Cibeles Palace It opens to the public from November 23 to January 5, making it one of the few nativity scenes that you can traditionally visit during the December Bridge.

The Schedule of the Nativity Scene of the City Hall of the Cibeles Palace They are every day of the week, from 10,30:19 a.m. to 30 p.m., with entry every XNUMX minutes

Please note that on December 24 and 31 and January 5, visits end at 13 p.m.

La Admission is free, but it is essential to previously collect the tickets from the box office, or if you prefer, make the online booking before your visit, and thus ensure the time you prefer.

Nativity Scene of the Community of Madrid in Puerta del Sol

Without a doubt, the most notable of the Nativity scenes in Madrid is Bethlehem of Sun that every year installs the Region of Madrid at its headquarters in the old Post House, which can be visited from December 1 during the December bridge and until January 7.

With Visiting hours from 10 a.m. to 22 p.m., this Belen has become the most visited in Madrid, with more than 230.000 visitors last year.

Also installed by Nativity Scene Association, this year celebrates its 21st anniversary and occupies an area of ​​280 square meters, with more than 400 figures made by artists May, Guilloto, Olot y Almansa, spread over 15 different scenes.

Here you have more information for visit the Bethlehem of Puerta del Sol in Madrid.

Neapolitan nativity scene in the Royal Palace of Madrid

Meanwhile, in the Madrid's Royal Palace Every year a Neapolitan Nativity Scene, also known as the Bethlehem of the Prince, which consists of more than 200 figures, which is installed in the Hall of Halberdiers.

El Napolitano Nativity Scene from the Royal Palace of Madrid you can visit it with free pass possibly from December 3 to January 6 with hours from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 18 p.m., and Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 16 p.m., closing at 14 p.m. on December 24 and 31, being closed at Visits on January 1, 5 and 6.

Nativity scene of the Museum of History of Madrid

Another nativity scene that has already become traditional for these dates is the one you can see in the Madrid History Museum.

With more than 50 figures, it shows scenes from the Nativity, as well as the trades, customs and customs of XNUMXth century Naples.

You can visit it until February 4, from 10 a.m. to 20 p.m. and with free tickets.

Nativity scene of the church of San Ginés

Also noteworthy is the Nativity scene of the church of San Ginés (13 Arenal Street), A baroque mystery with large figures.

This nativity scene is usually inaugurated in mid-December and can be visited until a few days after Three Kings in January, with hours from 9 a.m. to 13 p.m. and 18 p.m. to 21 p.m. (Sundays and holidays, from 10 a.m. to 14 p.m. and from 18 to 21 p.m.) .

Belén de las Carboneras in Madrid

One of the most beautiful and notable is the Nativity scene of the Convent of Las Carboneras (Miranda Square 3), with baroque figures Quito from the 9th century, which usually opens at the beginning of December until January 8,30, from 13:16,30 a.m. to 18,30 p.m. and XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

On Sundays and holidays, it opens to the public at 9,30:XNUMX a.m.

Nativity scene of Jesus de Medinaceli in Madrid

Also noteworthy is the Bethlehem of Jesus of Medinaceli (Jesus Square 2) which presents, on the one hand, a baroque nativity dressing room life-size, and on the other, a popular nativity scene, which you can see from mid-December to mid-January.

The schedules to visit the church of Jesús de Medinaceli They are usually, from Monday to Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 13,30:17 p.m. and from 21 p.m. to 6,30 p.m.; Friday, from 23:8,30 a.m. to 13,30 p.m.; Saturdays, from 17:21 a.m. to 8,30:14 p.m. and from 17 p.m. to 21 p.m.; and Sundays and holidays, from XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. to XNUMX p.m. and from XNUMX p.m. to XNUMX p.m.

Birth of the Museum of America in Madrid

Another nativity scene to review is the Birth, looks in time of the museum of america.

This is the Birth Amparo Espinosa Rugarcía which was created at the beginning of the 20th century by order of the Ashby Family commissioned by Mexican artisan Felipe Nieva, and what shows 50 biblical passages with more than 1.100 clay figures.

This monumental nativity scene can be visited from December 1 to February 4, with schedules Tuesday to Saturday, from 9,30:15 a.m. to 9,30 p.m., Thursdays, from 19:10 a.m. to 15 p.m., and Sundays and holidays, from XNUMX a.m. to XNUMX p.m.

El entrance price to visit the museum of America It includes a visit to the nativity scene and costs 3 euros, with a reduced rate of 1,50 euros and free entry for certain groups, as well as on Thursdays from 14 p.m. and on Sundays.

Monumental nativity scene of San Lorenzo de El Escorial 2023

Regarding notable nativity scenes what you can see in the surroundings of Madrid, Do you have the Monumental Nativity Scene of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, with more than 500 life-size figures, which are distributed throughout the streets and squares of the mountain town.

With an area of ​​5.000 square meters, you can see it with free and open access from December 8 to January 7 in the places of the Constitution, Jacinto Benavente and in the Queen Victoria Street.

Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago de Lozoya 2023: dates

As for the already traditional Buitrago de Lozoya living nativity sceneIn this year 2023  you can see it December 16 and 17 days.

El Buitrago living nativity scene celebrates its 33rd edition, and each year it is presented on a 1.300-meter route through the historic center of the town, where up to 41 scenes are distributed with trades and tasks from the time of Jesus. with the participation of more than 300 people.

La visit is free, but with limited capacity, so it is previously essential to book tickets, which I warn you, sell out quickly.

Living nativity scenes 2023 in the Community of Madrid: towns, dates

Here you have more information about living nativity scenes 2023 in the Community of Madrid, with the towns and the dates on which they take place.