Alicante And The Nativity Museum

I am sure that you heard people who visited Spain saying:”What a special country it is!”Do you know why they keep saying it? Well, Spain is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and the small detail that makes it very special is its diversity.

Everywhere you look in Spain, you see a contrast, something opposite to something else but that somehow perfectly combines, creating the balance that attracts tourists so much. If you travel to Spain, you will surely see stretched plains but also high mountains and low green valleys; you will see modern cities with very futuristic buildings and small fishing villages where the traditions have survived.

I am sure that once you step on Spanish land you will understand why it is such a special country. If you want to know the places in Spain that deserve your attention, you will be surprised to find out that there are thousands of them. However, if you need a recommendation, here is one: Alicante. Alicante is a seaside holiday resort situated on the Costa Blanca, a sunny and vibrant city that never sleeps.

It is a real paradise on earth where those who love going to the beach can spend a few relaxing days and those who love art, culture, history and architecture will have busy days trying to visit all the sightseeing spots that deserve their attention.

The Nativity Museum

The list of museums in Alicante is very long, but the Nativity Scene Museum occupies a very special place. It is a very special museum dedicated to one of the happiest and jolliest celebrations in the world: Christmas. Who doesn’t love Christmas? I am sure that you do and this means that you will also love the Nativity Museum.

I know that you probably wonder now what types of objects are displayed in such a museum. Well, it displays all sorts of paintings, sculptures and other objects that suggest the nativity scene. These objects come not only from Spain but also from other countries. The oldest such scene, suggesting the birth of Jesus dates back to the 14th century in Spain.

The 16th century transformed the expression of Jesus’ birth into an art as it spread into all the European catholic countries. Its peak was reached with the Italian Baroque and it represents a very important piece in Spain’s traditions. Visit it, I am sure that you will like it.