Holy Week is one of the most representative religious festivals in Spain, which is celebrated throughout the national territory. But if there is a region that lives it with a special fervor, that is Andalusia. Thousands of tourists flock to Andalusia to enjoy Holy Week, which is celebrated during the week of the first full moon in spring. This Christian holiday commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus, as well as the Passion of Christ.
Holy Week begins with the end of Lent (from Palm Sunday to Holy Wednesday) and ends with the Holy Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Resurrection Sunday). Some 60 Brotherhoods go out in procession with the images of the Virgin and the Passion of Christ to the delight of tourists and locals.
The processions are ordered parades followed by rows of penitents or nazarenos with candles. Instrumental music usually plays with the parades, unless they are silent processions.
The case of Holy Week in Seville is very special. It is one of the most important in Spain. It enjoys an international reputation within the Catholic world and has been declared a festival of International Tourist Interest.
The Sevillians venerate the following saints: the “Lord of Seville”, the “Virgin of the Macarena and the Hope of Triana”, the “Christ of the Expiration (Cachorro)” and the “Christ of the Great Power”.
But in addition to a religious festival, Holy Week is an important cultural event. Discover why travel to Andalusia. Rent Seville Apartments for the best accommodation.