Saint John's Eve, Sitges
23junAll Day24Saint John's Eve, Sitges
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Saint John’s Eve (la noche de San Juan) in Sitges is part of a Catalonian celebration of the beginning of summer. Here, families and friends gather in a lively
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Saint John’s Eve (la noche de San Juan) in Sitges is part of a Catalonian celebration of the beginning of summer. Here, families and friends gather in a lively atmosphere to enjoy the first summer night with local specialties and beautiful fireworks.
If you choose to spend St. John’s Eve in Sitges don’t miss a chance to try sweet dough, so-called coca, and cava, delicious sparkling wine.
Take a walk in Poble Sec neighborhood and enjoy the fireworks and habaneras, Cuban music, fair attractions for children, and much more.
Check our Sitges Travel guide for more information on city attractions. Make sure to book a place on time with our list of Best Family hotels in Sitges.
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Time
june 23 (Friday) - 24 (Saturday)
Location
Poble sec
Plaça de Catalunya, Sitges, 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
