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Holy Week (Semana Santa) in Murcia, 

Murcia, Spain

 
02 Apr 2010 - 05 Apr 2010  

Easter week is celebrated throughout most of Spain with religious processions, and the city of Murcia is no exception. In fact it is distinguished by several variations on the usual theme, including nocturnal processions and the custom of handing out sweets, boiled eggs and buns. Easter in Murcia has been described as an explosion of beauty, passion and Baroque. The night sky illuminated with candles and lanterns; the mingling scents of orange blossom and incense; the colour and the music - all these things combine to create a very atmospheric effect. Through the afternoon of Ash Wednesday, the red cloaked and hooded attendants of Aurora parade the streets. On Thursday night the city lights are switched off and the procession passes in a silence broken only by the choirs of the different brotherhoods. Good Friday morning sees the procession of 'Los Salzillos'. Members of the Nazarenes brotherhood begin their march at dawn dressed in purple gowns.

Times
Various.


Religion 


Where?

Churches of Murcia

Includes Cathedral, Santa Clara and main streets of old centre

Getting There

Foot: All locations accessible on foot from central hotels.

How Much?

Free.

For More Information

Oficina de Turismo Murcia

Calle San Cristobal 6
Murcia
Murcia
30001
Spain

Tel +34 968 366 130.
Email 

Website  www.murciaciudad.com/ingles

Future Events

01 Apr 2011 - 30 Apr 2011
Date to be confirmed

Where
As above

More Information
As above


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