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        of Las Fallas - Museum in Valencia, Spain. Museo Fallero | 
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  If 
        you are not here for Las Fallas, 
        here is your chance to get a very good idea of what it is (although Museum 
        of the Fallero Artist is better, but further). This festival, internationally 
        known, is unique to Valencia and so spectacular and strange that your 
        visit will be incomplete without having a taste of it, whatever time of 
        year you come. Every year one ninot 
        (a figurine of a falla) is saved from fire and placed into this museum. 
        They are so well made, that it is like being in the wax museum of Madamme 
        Tussauds, only much more amusing (the fallas are traditionally humorous). 
        It is also an interesting insight into the Valencian psyche, as the figures 
        are saved by the popular vote. You will see representatives from the last 
        80 years of Las Fallas, as well as atmospheric posters, pictures of the 
        best fallas and portraits of Fallera 
        Mayor. If your Spanish is good, there are also sections on the history 
        of the festival, on how the fallas are made, and even a model of mascleta 
        (pyrotechnics). A 10 min video will show you all the major aspects of 
        Las Fallas, from assembly and costumes to fireworks and the night of burning. | 
 MUSEUM CONTENT Viewing time: 50 
        min  What it is about: Las 
        Fallas  Presentation: ninots (figurines), photos, text boards (in Spanish), posters, portraits, models, video. The building: formerly a monasterial complex, later a military prison, the building is currently owned by the Fallas Committee and includes a cute church worth a look. MUSEUM SERVICES There are no guides or 
        brochures. Various literature about Fallas is on sale. | GENERAL INFORMATION 
   
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