Semana Santa, Spain
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Every year a million or more Spanish and foreign tourists flock to Seville to witness the spectacular processions of Holy Week (Semana Santa), one of Europe’s most affecting and unforgettable events, and worth experiencing whether you’re a Christian or not. Sweeping up the population in the story of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection, the processions have centuries of history in much of Spain, and indeed other parts of the Spanish-speaking world, but are most extravagantly staged in Seville.

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Where?
Seville, Spain

When?
March or April

How Long?
7 days
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