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La Plaza de Ayuntamiento plays a key role during the festival of Las Fallas held anually in March. For three weeks (1-19th) it's used for La Mascletá, a deafening display of fireworks which are set off from the middle of the square every day at 2pm. See Events for more details.
It's well worth a look at the main railway station, La Estación del Norte which dates from 1917. Of particular note is the beautiful mosaic ceiling in the ticket hall.
Immediately next to the station is the city's Plaza de Toros (Bull Ring). Although not to everybodys taste, fights are staged at regular intervals in the summer months and normally during Fallas. In the covered walk way to the left of the ring you'll find the Museo Taurino, or bull fighting museum. Admission is free. La Plaza de Toros also doubles as a venue for pop concerts during the spring and summer months. Over the Christmas period it plays host to a circus.
The Museo Fallero (Plaza Monteolivete) is dedicated to the festival of Las Fallas. As well as information on the history of the event, you'll find the Ninot Indultat.These are the figurines from the base of the falla that are reprieved from burning by a public vote. Only one is saved each year. See Events for more details.
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