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The holly week in Spain - Semana Santa
 
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When:  Apr 1 , 2012 - Apr 8 , 2012

Where:  All over the country, Spain


The celebrations of the Holly Week (the week before Easter) which are held in the Catholic states get unique beauty all over Spain. Impressive religious processions move along the cities’ streets.

In the center of the procession, priests carry, out of the church, a palanquin with the statue of Virgin Mary. The statue is lightened with tens big candles that surrounded the festive palanquin.

In addition, mobile stages carry giant figures from the New Testament. The atmosphere during the Holly week days is solemnly and happy.

It is possible to enjoy various entertainment centers which host lot of celebrators, locals and tourists.


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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change. We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers before making any travel arrangements.


Event related information:

Links: Instituto de Turismo de Espana
   
Contact:
informacion@mercadocentralvalencia.es
Instituto de Turismo de Espana
Plaza del Mercado, s/n 46001
Valencia
Phone: +34 963829100
   
Admission fee: Free








Spain - background and overview:

Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). A peaceful transition to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco FRANCO in 1975, and rapid economic modernization (Spain joined the EU in 1986), have given Spain one of the most dynamic economies in Europe and made it a global champion of freedom. Continuing challenges include Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism and relatively high unemployment.

[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
 

Spain





Spain details

Location: Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France.
Languages:
Castilian Spanish 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%; note - Castilian is the official language nationwide; the other languages are official regionally.
Climate:
Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast.
Capital:
Madrid
Time Zone:
UTC+1 ,(Summer UTC+2)
Currency (code):
Euro (EUR)
Call Code:
+34
Electric Power:
220v 50Hz
Tourist office:
INSTITUTO DE TURISMO DE ESPAÑA - TURESPAÑA Jose Lázaro Galdiano, 6, 28071 Madrid - Tel.913433500
Tourist website:
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Trave Services

 
London (Various venues) / United Kingdom
London International Mime Festival
Annually in January. (2012 TBA)
 

 
Clune Farm, (near Inverness - Scotland) / United Kingdom
Rockness Music Festival
Annually in mid June (2012 TBA)
 

 
Nottingham / United Kingdom
Dot to Dot Festival - Nottingham
Annually late May - (2012 TBA)
 

 
Levoča / Slovakia
The Pilgrimage on the Mariánska hora in Levoča
 


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