One more year, the Real Casa de Correos becomes one of the most outstanding scenes of Christmas. On its façade a videomapping show can be seen every afternoon, with decorations and gifts typical of the season, as well as some of the most relevant places of the Community of Madrid.
And inside it houses one of the most Christmas traditions: a nativity scene of 132 square meters, made by more than 60 volunteers from the Association of Nativity Scene Makers of Madrid. In addition to the traditional nativity, the assembly includes several scenes of the flight to Egypt, a large ceiling of LED lights and the representation of the Temple of Debod itself as a nod to the city.
It can be visited free of charge until January 6, in an uninterrupted schedule from 10:00 to 22:00 hours. As an exception, on December 24 and 31 and January 5 it will only be open from 10:00 to 18:00 hours, while on January 6 it will be open from 15:00 to 22:00 hours. For its part, the holidays of December 25 and January 1 will remain closed, as reported by the Community of Madrid.
An immersive experience with more than 500 figures
The Nativity Scene of the Casa de Correos has more than 500 figures made by renowned nativity scene sculptors such as the Cerrada Brothers, José Luis Mayo, Jesús Ramírez Turpín, Montserrat Ribes or the Olotina School.
The visitor can completely surround the entire installation, making it a 360º immersive experience. Walls, fountains, rocks and houses can be seen at different levels, which gives a great depth to the whole.
Added to all this is the presence of the Nile River, which meanders along more than 16 meters in which 22 models of Egyptian ships sail. The set is completed with an extensive architectural display, consisting of 19 buildings designed specifically for this edition and 15 others adapted to be integrated into the scenery.
Egypt and the Temple of Debod
In addition to the traditional nativity scene, the Casa de Correos has chosen to represent the scenes of the flight to Egypt, with emblematic places such as the pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, markets or a river port inspired by the Egyptian city of Assiut.
As a tribute to the city, there is also a representation of the Temple of Debod, naturally integrated into the scenery and easily recognizable for those who have been able to visit it in Madrid.
Finally, the starry sky stands out, composed of more than 60,000 small bulbs and 120 LED strips that enhance the grandeur of the set. In addition, it includes a meeting between St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Nativity Scenes, and Pope Francis, who has shown his admiration for the tradition of Nativity Scenes during Christmas.