Easter Week in Toledo
24marAll Day31Easter Week in Toledo
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Easter week in Toledo is one of the biggest celebrations of devotion in the country. The region around Madrid is well known for its incredible ‘Semana Santa’ processions followed by
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Easter week in Toledo is one of the biggest celebrations of devotion in the country. The region around Madrid is well known for its incredible ‘Semana Santa’ processions followed by many devoted Christians.
Semana Santa is one of the busiest weeks of the year, but it’s a perfect opportunity as well to experience this incredible event and explore the city.
The events in historic Toledo start on the Friday before Easter week on ‘Viernes de Dolores’. The ritual starts at eleven at night and the historical processions will take all week. The processions will be accompanied by music, art, and a colorful scene.
On holy Monday the central figure of the procession is ‘Cristo de la Esperanza’. During this parade, the gathered crowds will stay in total silence while the man carrying the floats bang their pitchforks in a mesmerizing rhythm. On all other days, there will be processions with a different appearance.
If you want to know more about Easter week in Toledo you can visit this website. When you visit Semana Santa you might want to learn about 8 more things to do in Andalucia with children. And read this article about the Best Time to Visit Spain.
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Time
march 24 (Sunday) - 31 (Sunday)
Location
Toledo
Calle Cardenal Cisneros, 1, 45002 Toledo, Spain
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05mayAll DayAnastasi in Neos Kosmos, Athens
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Anastasi in Neos Kosmos, Athens is the celebration of Good Friday and the night of Holy Saturday. These dates are the most important events of Greek Orthodox Easter. The priests of
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Anastasi in Neos Kosmos, Athens is the celebration of Good Friday and the night of Holy Saturday. These dates are the most important events of Greek Orthodox Easter.
The priests of the different churches start chanting at midnight. They will chant “Christos Anesti” which means ‘Christ has risen’. While chanting, they will pass the holy light through the crowd from one devotee to the other.
One of the most spectacular celebrations is the Anastasi in Neos Kosmos, Athens. There will be Molotovs, fireworks, and fire at the midnight mass. This will all take place outside the church of Analipseos in the neighborhood Neos Kosmos. Local people will set off fireworks and Molotov cocktails and light up the streets.
When you visit this event look for the places where the local people are standing together. Just to make sure you are in a safe spot to witness this thrilling explosive event that will fill the streets with fire.
If you want to know more about this event, you can visit this website. While you are planning our stay in Europe you might want to learn more about other events in Europe and the rest of the world. And do this quiz to find the best place for your next trip.
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Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Analipseos curch, Neos Kosmos, Athens
Lagoumitzi 44, Athens 117 45, Greece
11mayAll Day19Girona Temps de Flors
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Flower Season in Girona (Girona Temps de Flors) is one of the most visited and lively events that take place in Girona. During this time Girona becomes a unique, vivid
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Flower Season in Girona (Girona Temps de Flors) is one of the most visited and lively events that take place in Girona. During this time Girona becomes a unique, vivid garden with plant installations all over the city. The flower festival Girona Temps de Flors has been taking place since 1954.
Every year, various contesters take part in exciting competitions. Some of them include the contest for the most beautiful bouquet of roses, single rose, leaf plants, cactus, etc.
During the festival, artists decorate historical places such as Girona Cathedral, Arab Baths of Girona, Gironella Tower and Plaça dels Jurats with artistic flower pieces.
While you are there, don’t forget to book tickets for the Girona Family Music Festival, which takes place at the beginning of June.
Girona is only a bit more than an hour’s drive away from Barcelona. Check out our updated Barcelona guides: Barcelona – Best Family Hotels, Discover Barcelona, Barcelona Travel Guide, and Barcelona – Best Family Activities.
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Time
may 11 (Saturday) - 19 (Sunday)
Location
Girona
Plaça Miquel Santaló i Pavor, 1, 17002 Girona, Spain
