Museo de Belenes y Casas de Muñecas (Antonio Marco)
A museum showing the handcrafted work of Antonio Marco: meticulous dolls' houses, a monumental nativity scene and antique toys, all built by hand and to scale. Some of the rooms are set into the village's own rock, which runs through the building, adding to the charm. It is one of Guadalest's best-loved private museums.
Everything you see here was made by hand by one person. The Museo de Belenes y Casas de Muñecas in Guadalest brings together the work of Antonio Marco: meticulous dolls' houses, a monumental nativity scene and antique toys, all built to scale.
What is on show
The work stands out for its detail. The dolls' houses reproduce whole rooms piece by piece, and the nativity scene takes up a sizeable space. It is the kind of museum that appeals as much to families as to anyone who values patient craft.
A quirk of the building
Some of the rooms are set into the village's own rock, which runs through the interior. Walking between the cases with bare stone at your side is one of the small pleasures of the visit, and one reason it is among the best-loved private museums in Guadalest.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entry fee for the Nativity Scenes and Dolls' Houses Museum?
Yes, there is a fee. To check the price and opening hours it is best to consult the official website.
What is on display at Antonio Marco's museum?
The handcrafted work of Antonio Marco: meticulous dolls' houses that recreate whole rooms, a monumental nativity scene and antique toys, all built by hand and to scale.
What is curious about the building?
Some of the rooms are built into the village's own rock, which runs through the interior, so you walk among the display cases with the bare stone beside you.
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