Semana Santa, Spain
From series “Most Enchanting and Vibrant Festivals”
Semana Santa is the name of the famous Spanish annual festival that can literally be translated as "Holy Week". This is one of the few religious festivals in the world which is known far beyond the country. The festival is based on the performance of solemn religious processions that are held in absolutely all cities. A few dozen ceremonies can march past in one day of the festival in one city, they are usually accompanied by the performance of religious music and all old customs are kept up.
Only at first sight such events may seem boring. The solemn processions always attract a huge number of spectators. The central place in the processions belongs to pasos - huge platforms with statues of the saints. Parade participants dressed in festive robes carry pasos through the city streets. While waiting for the solemn procession everyone can enjoy holiday treats. There are always small fairs next to the main streets.
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ATM bankomat: 'Cajero automatico Caja Castilla La Mancha' located in 4.8 km (
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Car rental office: 'Vip Class' is located in 5.13 km (
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Fuel station: 'Coronada García Alonso' in 6.07 km
Supermarket: 'Supercor Expres' in 6.22 km
Parking: 'Parking Toledo, S.L' in 4.92 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Alonso Alonso' in 5.02 km
Police station: 'Guardia Civil Guardia Civil Colegio Juncarejo' in 6.7 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'La Brasseria' in 4.52 km
Railway station: 'TAXI ALCORCON 24 Horas' in 23 km
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