Museo de Microminiaturas "Manuel Ussá"

Guadalest has more museums per resident than any other village in Spain, and the "Manuel Ussá" Museum of Microminiatures is the one built at the smallest scale of all. There is nothing to see with the naked eye here: every piece is viewed through a magnifying glass, because Manuel Ussá's work operates on a scale that is hard to believe.

What to see

The museum holds a collection of microsculptures so tiny they can only be appreciated under magnification. Among its best known works are a bullring carved into the head of a pin and the Bible written on a single human hair. It is the kind of work that leaves both adults and children open-mouthed, and it invites you to stop, look, and look again.

Tips for your visit

• Take your time at each magnifier: the detail is the real point, and rushing ruins it.
• It makes a good stop with children, thanks to the surprise factor of every piece.
• Pair it with the rest of the old town: the village of Guadalest and its turquoise reservoir round off the day.