Every year from late November to January 6th of the following year, a large nativity scene is exhibited in the cultural center in Vila Real de Santo Antonio.
The cultural center is located in the pedestrian zone and in the same building as the well-signposted tourist information.
Coordinates: 37 ° 11’40.8 ″ N 7 ° 24’59.6 ″ W
The time of Christ’s birth is presented vividly and in detail on 230 m². Over 5,000 figures of people and of many different animals are staged. In addition, 22 tons of sand and 2,000 kg of cork have been used to create an impressive landscape with all of the building types that were common at that time as well as some exceptional ones.
Entrance fee: € 0.50
The cultural center is festively illuminated. The landscape is designed in such a way that children have a good view of it.
Many loving details show life at that time.
Some of the figures are animated. The river is made of real flowing water.
A market with stalls should not be missing here.
In the Roman section is the Colosseum with gladiators and chariots.
Scenes in a temple. The clever design also allows details to be seen inside.
An oriental city in the evening. Even little objects in the houses are recognisable.
Egypt … caravans, an oasis and the pyramids.