Tag Archives: Procesion
Madrid: Fiestas de la Paloma 2009
The annual August Fiestas de la Paloma takes place in the area of downtown Madrid known as “Madrid de los Austrias“, and more specifically around the Plaza de la Paja, Las Vistillas with views of the Almudena Cathedral, the Calle … Continue reading
Madrid: Domingo de Ramos Procession
NOTE: Also read “2012 Palm Sunday Procession in Madrid“. I’ve just returned from watching Madrid’s only Palm Sunday (called “Domingo de Ramos“) procession of Easter/Holy Week, called Semana Santa in Spain. Today’s procession was called “Procesión del Cristo de la … Continue reading
Semana Santa in Spain
Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is in near-full-throttle position here in Spain. While today’s only Friday evening, one notices immediately fewer cars in the streets and the more traffic on Spain’s highways. Madrid, on the other hand, will be comparatively … Continue reading