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Semana Santa in Spain - Holy Week - Pasqua Travel

Semana Santa is an Easter week celebration, widely celebrated in Spain. You'll want to reserve a hotel well in advance if you plan to travel to Semana Santa destinations like Seville at Easter. Observing the Semana Santa traditions is a good way to understand the passion of religion in Spain.
Semana Santa in Spain Pictures - Merida
Easter is a deeply religious time in Spain, a time of fasting, penance and processions. During Holy week, or Semana Santa, events take place on Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Palm Sunday. Here are annotated pictures of the Semana Santa procession.
Semana Santa - Holy Week in Spain
John Gordon Ross tells you what you need to know about Semana Santa in Spain, and what you will see if you travel in Spain during Holy Week.
Semana Santa
A good explanation of Semana Santa with a list of the best places to observe the traditions surrounding holy week.
Holy Week - Semana Santa Pictures
Great Semana Santa photographs with good annotations that let you in on the traditions of Holy Week in Spain.

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