Bonfire Museum — Attraction in Alicante

This is a quick stop, probably 30 mins. It is a collection of photographs, videos, models and copies from the festival. This festival is one of the biggest in Alicante and takes place over a couple of weeks. Districts compete with each other and it includes religious processions, the burning of a massive display at the town hall and fireworks on the beach. Visit the museum and you will understand more, the model makers have an irreverent eye for detail and it shows the fun people have in the city. And it’s free plus it’s in the middle of the old town on the corner of the street so you’ll probably walk past it anyway. Make sure to follow the sound and watch the video to see what it...

The Bonfire Museum in Alicante is a fantastic and unique cultural experience. It's an essential stop for anyone visiting the city, offering a fascinating look into the history and art of the annual Bonfires of St. John festival. The museum is a free, engaging space with spectacular paper-mâché sculptures, or 'ninots', that have been saved from being burned in the yearly bonfire. It’s an accessible cultural gem that provides a great insight into local traditions. Even on a rainy day, it's a perfect way to spend about 30-40 minutes getting to know the city's festive side. I highly recommend it for its intriguing exhibits and for a different perspective on Alicante's...

To be honest: We didn't know what to expect when we went to this museum, we thought it's "just" some funny figures. But this place is more than that truly. If you really want to know something about culture in Alicante and what party's really important to the people here, you need to go to the Museu de les Fogueres. Plus the exhibition is really fun to watch. Only Minus: At the beginning it's a bit hard to find your way around because there were some constructions at the main entrance and you need to go through the back. You enter the exhibition at its end and for someone like us who didn't know what to expect anyway it ended up a bit confusing. A lovely place...