They say that one of the most attractive national destinations for the long bridge that will start is Madrid. And now that in Madrid the Christmas campaign has already started strongly You will really like to go out with the little ones, very warmly dressed, feel the cold on your face, look at the lights and see the surprise face of the children with each showcase, with each Christmas ornament and with each Christmas proposal that floods the capital in many of its shopping streets.
And is that Madrid just turned on Christmas with a special lighting that will be rejoicing the spirit until next January 6, 2013. It is a project that, for years, brings spectacularity and commitment to the environment and has recognized designs designers, architects and creators as Ángel Schlesser, Hannibal Laguna, Purificación García, Juanjo Oliva, Ana Locking, Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, Sergio Sebastián, Teresa Sapey, Ben Busche and Roberto Turégano. In addition, and according to the website of the City of Madrid, the three great Christmas firs will be illuminated sponsored by Tous, which can be found in the Gardens of Discovery (Colón), Plaza de España and Glorieta del Emperador Carlos V. There is also an impressive tree in the Red de San Luis, sponsored by Vodafone.
And it is not the only lighting that makes Madrid very attractive because from 7:00 p.m., every day and until January 6, the Telecommunications Palace and La Cibeles will light red and green, typical tones of these parties, with a project devised by the artist Paloma Peláez.
And inside the Telecommunications Palace of Madrid, in the Plaza de Cibeles itself, is one of the best Neapolitan nativity scenes in the world. It is located in the CentroCentro space inside the Palace and is a Neapolitan nativity scene of the García de Castro family. It is a montage of more than 500 pieces collected worldwide over four decades. This sculptural set of the eighteenth century is considered one of the best in the world in its style and, thanks to the collaboration of Ansorena, it can be visited for free from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Very attentive to schedules because demand will be important and long waits.
Also in CenterCenter there will be a big christmas tree over eight meters high that will shine in the main hall, thanks to the El Corte Inglés sponsorship. In this same space there will be choral concerts from December 21, 2012 to January 4, 2013.
And CentroCentro is not the only birth in Madrid. Up to one thirty nativity scenes of the most diverse styles They can be seen in the different districts of the city. Among them, the municipal nativity scene, with pieces by the belenista master José Luis Mayo Lebrija, which will be exhibited at the Clock House of the Arganzuela Board. In addition, the Museum of History will host two important belenistic sets: a Neapolitan nativity scene from the 18th century and the Nativity Scene from the first decades of the 20th century.
As soon as the bridge starts, you will have to escape with your family and enjoy the streets of Madrid, a place where we are all from Madrid, although few really are. It is especially joyful to see the face of happiness of children, feel the cold even if we protect ourselves well sheltered and not stop looking left and right, up and down to have a great time with Christmas in the capital of Spain.
