The origins of Holy Week in Orihuela are linked to the Capilla del Loreto, located on ‘Calle Mayor’ next to the Episcopal Palace. Founded in 1536, four brotherhoods had their headquarters there under the invocations of the Santísimo Sacramento, Purísima
The European Network of Holy Week and Easter Celebrations is immensely rich in heritage and traditions. Numerous and diverse are the manifestations in which this tradition is appreciated, showing itself as a living reality present on the European continent and
The European Network of Holy Week and Easter celebrations was created in 2019 by bringing together 18 municipalities from the countries of Spain, Slovenia, Italy, Malta and Portugal. Within the framework of the activities they carry out in order to
In Alcalá's Holy Week, past and present, rite and tradition merge. What makes this demonstration genuine is the assemblage of religiosity and popular joy, embodied in the mimic processions, staged or proclaimed that take place in the processional parades, and
Holy Week in Écija, city of towers, stands out for its baroque style and the beauty of its images whose carvings, made by image makers such as Juan de Mesa, Montes de Oca or Gaspar de Águila, among others, have
Holy Week in Priego is characterized by the solemnity and religious fervor with which it is carried out. The different brotherhoods carry out their penance stations with impeccable preparation and great uniformity in which every detail is taken care of
Say Puente Genil, that is to say Holy Week or Mananta, constituting one of the most important and unique manifestations of popular religiosity in Andalusia. La Mananta acquires a unique seal in Puente Genil and its origin dates from around
Orihuela is a city of around 80,000 inhabitants, located in the Vega Baja del Segura. In 1437 it was considered a city and in the 18th century it became the capital of the province for a few years. A city
Located just over 50 km from Porto, it is a must for anyone who visits the north of Portugal. With its approximately 200,000 visitors, Braga is currently the third largest city in the country. It is a city with a
Viveiro (Lugo, Spain) offers us a very interesting Holy Week. Its numerous processions make this town one of the reference places among the Easter celebrations in Galicia. A Holy Week that, due to its great importance, has reached the declaration