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Villamanrique de la Condesa. Paso de las Hermandades del Rocío con simpecado subiendo los 7 escalones tirado por bueyes
Journey of the El Rocío Confraternities

In the days before Pentecost, the town lives its main festival, “Villamanrique, Passing of the Confraternities”, declared an Andalusian Event of Tourist Interest. The town becomes the kilometre zero and official route to the Shrine of the “Blanca Paloma” in the village of El Rocío. This religious event and colourful tourist attraction have two centuries of history.

Lora del Río. Casa de las Columnas (Casa de la Virgen). Puerta de hierro vista desde el patio
Casa de las Columnas (Casa de la Virgen)

A stately, barque-neoclassical building built in 1755 supported by robust pilasters.

Monumento conmemorativo de la XXVIII Peregrinación Nacional de Hermandades y Cofradías de la Vera Cruz
Memorial of the 28Th National Pilgrimage of Confraternities and Brotherhoods of the Vera Cruz

A four-sided masonry monolith, decorated with Sevillian tiles and with emblems to commemorate this national event held on 24 and 25 September 2011, organised by the Muy Antigua Hermandad de la Vera-Cruz y Caridad.

The monument was unveiled on 25 September 2011.

Brenes-Casa Hermandad de la Veracruz
Vera Cruz Confraternity House

The Confraternity of the True Cross in Brenes has several display cases in which they exhibit the valuables of the Confraternity. 

Museo de la Vera-Cruz
“Vera Cruz” Confraternity House-Museum

This exhibition space is divided into two levels and showcases the exceptional artistic heritage put together by this historical Confraternity, which dates back to the late 15th century. The collection primarily consists of one-of-a-kind objects worn by the titular images and other items used in the processions, including the floats.

Marchena-Semana Santa
Holy Week

Marchena’s Holy Week is famous for its many traditions. The images, accoutrement and participation of the Confraternities give the Holy Week a powerful appeal.

Aznalcóllar. Fachada de la Capilla de la Cruz de Arriba
Chapel of the Cruz de Arriba and Chapel of the Cruz de Abajo

The Chapel of the Cruz de Arriba is located in the Plazoleta de la Cruz de Arriba. It is the seat of the Confraternity of the Santa Cruz de Arriba and María Santísima del Rosario, a 17th-century image.