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Corpus Christi, 

Toledo, Spain

 
12 Jun 2011  

This is Toledo's most important festival and has been held since the 15th century. The city's historic streets witness a procession in which the gold and silver monstrance, weighing about 160 kilos, is borne on the shoulders of the faithful, with a retinue of followers from the different religious fraternities and guilds. During the weeks beforehand, the route is decorated with awnings, wreaths and lanterns. The day before the walls, windows and balconies are adorned with antique pennants and tapestries and the ground is strewn with aromatic herbs and flowers. At midday on the day of Corpus Christi the bells peal out announcing the emergence of the procession from the cathedral. Many of the courtyards of the city's historic mansions and stately homes are thrown open for the occasion, and there is a programme of concerts, shows and sports competitions in the week leading up to Corpus Christi.

Times
Procession from 1200.


History  Entertainment  Music  Spectacle  Religion 


Where?

Toledo Cathedral and streets of old town

Arco del Palacio, in city centre. Procession through streets of old centre including Plaza Zocodover

Getting There

Foot: The procession route is within walking distance of city centre hotels.

How Much?

Free.

For More Information

Oficina de Turismo, Toledo

Plaza del Ayuntamiento 1
Toledo
Castilla La Mancha
45002
Spain

Tel +34 925 254 030.
Email 

Website  www.toledoweb.org


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