SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Holy Blood Procession 2025, Bruges, 29 May. Best events Belgium Holy Blood Procession 2025 WHERE: Bruges, BelgiumWHEN: 29th May 2025 Since the XIII century, the Holy Blood Procession has become a full member of the history and tradition of the splendid Bruges. It is a historical event that is repeated every year, from 1304, on Ascension Day, exactly 40 days after Easter. This year, the festival falls on the 29th May 2025. This is one of the most popular events in all of Belgium; a procession in costume that recalls some episodes narrated in the Bible and, in particular, the Passion of Christ.Over the centuries, the ceremony has undergone substantial changes and reinterpretations, to obtain the current appearance. Over two thousand people are involved in the Holy Blood Procession. There are choirs, dance groups, carriages and animals (camels, goats …). To get an idea of how important this event has become, just think that it has been declared, in the 2009, Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Today, the ceremony is divided into four parts. In the first two, repeats from the Passion of Christ and scenes from the Old and New Testaments; the third part, staging the legend from which the whole ceremony takes its cue. It is described as the relic of the Sacred Blood of Jesus, reached Bruges thanks to the intervention of the Crusader Knight Theodoric of Alsace, Count of Flanders. According to the legend, it was during the fourth crusade, when Constantinople was invaded by the crusaders of Baldwin IX, that the precious relic was discovered, until then kept in ancient Byzantium; blood, which Joseph of Arimathea managed to gather, while the body of Jesus was brought down from the cross.In the last part of the ceremony, the concluding one, we witness the veneration of the relic. Photo, 2009 Smabs Sputzer PRACTICAL INFOS HOW TO GET By plane, you can reach Bruges by landing at the airport Brussels-National, or Charleroi. By train, from the airport, and numerous European destinations, you can easily reach the Brugge train station. The ceremony takes place along the streets of the center, easily accessible by public transport. From here, all the information to move around the city by public transport. Who wants to attend the Procession free, is invited to anticipate a couple of hours from the start of the show. HOLY BLOOD PROCESSION 2025 PROGRAM Here is the updated program of the 2025 edition. 10:30 – Morning procession. Kind of anticipation of the Procession of the Holy Blood itself. The relic will be placed in the sanctuary and at 10:30 in point, the bell will ring. 11:00 – Sint-Salvatorskathedraal. Solemn celebration by the bishop. The relic of the Holy Blood can be venerated until 13 hours. 14:30 – Procession of the Holy Blood. Departure from Wollestraat, and passage of the parade along the various points of the route. The passage of the Procession takes just under 2 hours. 18:00 – Closing ceremony. Blessing with the relic at the Bourg and finally at the Basilica of the Holy Blood. TICKETS 2025 The Procession crosses the streets of the historic center, following this path: Dijver – Gruuthusestraat – Guido Gezelleplein – Mariastraat – Simon Stevinplein – Steenstraat – Zuidzandstraat – ’t Zand – Hauwerstraat – Maagdenstraat – Smedenstraat -‘ t Zand – Noordzandstraat – Geldmuntstraat – Markt. You can watch for FREE when the show passes, wherever you want. Alternatively, the stands are set up in the main square, where you can watch the show sitting. In this case, you must purchase the appropriate ticket to reserve your numbered seat. The ticket costs 12.50€ for the grandstand and 4.50€ for the benches. Tickets can be purchased online on the official site from mid-March. WHERE TO SLEEP Guest House Adonis it’s the top solution. If you are lucky enough to find a room available, do not miss it.Guest house Adonis is located in the historic center of Bruges, 300 meters from the market square and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.Rooms have a TV and a private bathroom outside the room. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. You will be lucky enough to stay in the historic center, spending just over €50 per night, for a double room. From this link, info and reservations. *all information contained herein, including timetables and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered official. All names and brands present herein belong to their respective owners. Related The City Brussels Airport Charleroi Airport Get in Getting Around Where to Sleep What to see Christmas Markets Belgium General info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Belgium When to go Reservations Hotels Apartments Rental car Tour, Experiences Map of the Place Share the Post
Sagrada Familia
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Sagrada Familia Barcelona. Practical info, tickets, opening hours Sagrada Familia “Nothing is art if it does not come from nature” One of Gaudi’s famous statements, it well summarizes the works of the Spanish artist and the link with nature. An element that characterizes both the Sagrada Familia and the other works of Gaudi. And it is precisely upon entering the interior that one is captivated by the elements and the play of light that almost give it the appearance of a luminous forest. The Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia, universally known as Sagrada Familia, is the symbol of an entire city. It would be impossible to imagine a holiday in Barcelona without having seen (at least from the outside) the Basilica. The work of the brilliant Anton Gaudi was included (Nativity Facade and Crypt) in 2005 in the UNESCO World Heritage Site along with 6 other monuments of the Spanish artist. In 2010, although it was still unfinished, it was consecrated as a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI. The first stone was laid back in 1882. Only a year later, Gaudi took over the project of this work until his death, trying to create (as it would have been) a monumental complex of extraordinary dimensions, with 3 facades 1 18 towers. The Spanish artist would then leave instructions to his successors, so that each architect could offer their own contribution. “My client is in no hurry. God has all the time in the world”[Gaudi] Of the Towers, about the goal has been completed. The Tower of the Virgin Mary, surmounted by the Morning Star, currently represents the highest point: 127.50 meters. To complete the work, the primacy will instead go to the Tower of Jesus Christ which with its 172.50m will be the highest point of the Sagrada Familia. Intended, it could take place in 2026, during the celebrations of the centenary of the death of Anton Gaudi. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The Sagrada Familia is located in the center, at Carrer de Mallorca 401, in the Eixample district. It is easily accessible by public transport. With the efficient metro, you have to use the L2 and L5 lines, and get off at the stop of the same name. The metro station is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility. With city bus lines 19, 33, 34, 43, 44, 50, 51, B20 and B24, get off at the “Sagrada Família” stop. The Red and Blue lines of the Hop-on-Hop-Off Tourist Bus also peep out near the Basilica. WHAT TO SEE On the north-east side of the building, the wonderful Facade of the Nativity, stretches towards the sky. It is the first to be completed and the one you will admire after passing through the access controls. The Facade of Glory is beautiful which is located on the south-east side and which, according to the project, once completed will constitute the main entrance. The Facade of the Passions is dominated by the 4 Towers of the Apostles. The interior of the Basilica, equally wonderful, is an incredible combination of lights and colors that blend perfectly with all the elements. Brightness and hue vary depending on the time of day. The ascent to the Towers, on the other hand, undoubtedly represents the culmination of the visit to the building. Thanks to the elevators, it is possible to climb to the top of the Tower of the Passion or the Tower of the Nativity. From the height of 112.20 and 107 meters (respectively) they offer a spectacular view of the city. SAGRADA FAMILIA TIMETABLE La Sagrada Familia is open every day, including holidays, at the following times: From April to September from 9am to 8pm. From November to February from 9am to 6pm. October and March from 9:00 to 19:00. 25 and 26 December and 1 and 6 January from 9:00 to 14:00. With regard to clothing, only clothing appropriate to a sacred place is preferable. Inside it is possible to take photos. On Sunday morning (at 09:00), on Saturday evening and on the evening of the eve of public holidays (at 20:00) it is possible to attend the international mass. The function is carried out in different languages including English. TICKETS The ticket to visit the Basilica alone costs €26 for adults and €24 for students and children aged 12 to 30. The ticket with access also to the Towers, on the other hand, costs €36 for adults and €34 for children under 30. All tickets include the audio guide from the App. If you want a guided tour, an additional €4 per person is required. Admission is not included with the Barcelona Card. If the price seems excessive, keep in mind that the entire proceeds are always reinvested in the works of the Basilica. You too can offer your contribution. There are a number of combined packages available that offer discounts and concessions for visiting this and other attractions in Barcelona. It is always better to opt for the online ticket purchase in order to avoid queues and gatherings at the ticket office, with unnecessary waste of time. Queues can be really scary on weekends! Leave a comment The City El Prat Airport Girona Airport Get in Getting around Tranvia Blau Transport Tickets BCN Card Family Where to Sleep What to see Short Visit Holiday with Children Park Guell Tibidabo Parc de Guinardó Magic Fountain La Boqueria Market The Surroundings Girona Montserrat Monastery Poblet Monastery Port Aventura Sitges Tarragona Spain General Info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Spain When to Go Reservations Hotels Rooms Offers, Last Minute Hola Card Car Rent Attractions, Experiences map of the city Share the post
Burgos Cathedral
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Burgos Cathedral. What to do and see. Practical info, ticket, opening hours Burgos Cathedral Along the suggestive Way of Saint James, you can admire one of the best examples of Spanish Gothic. There Cathedral of Burgos it is probably one of the most beautiful in all of Spain. The Cathedral is really marvelous and evocative; a show able to excite. Every corner, every corner really leaves you breathless. Located in the autonomous community of Castile and León, in the city of Burgos, it has been declared in the 1984 World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In fact, many of the altars, chapels and monuments located in the cathedral are of incredible historical and artistic interest. Truly an incredible and extraordinary architectural, pictorial and sculptural variety. It was built by the will of Ferdinand III of Castile and the Bishop of Burgos. Work began in the 1221 on the remains of a former Romanesque cathedral. Not just baroque. Various artistic styles are combined in it. Only in the eighteenth century, in fact, the Cathedral has assumed its current physiognomy. A decidedly harmonious and elegant line. Splendid the two towers that rise to over 80 meters high at the sides of the Cathedral. At their summit, jagged spiers of the fifteenth century. In the main facade, there is the beautiful Door of the Perdón with the statues representing the kings of Castile. Inside you can admire the Port of the Sarmental. It is a splendid sculptural complex with the image of a Christ Pantocrator surrounded by the apostles and the evangelists. And, again, 19 chapels in which excellent works of goldsmith and non-gold art are kept. From the 1919, he welcomed the remains of Rodrigo Díaz count of Bivar, better known as E, and his wife Doña Jimena. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The Burgos Cathedral is located at Plaza de Santa María, s / n, 09003 in Burgos, right in the center. If you are in the city and easily reached on foot, once you reach the city center. It is djust a few hundred meters from Plaza Mayor de Burgos. TICKETS AND TIMETABLE BURGOS CATHEDRAL Here, below, the price of tickets to visit the splendid Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos: full price, € 9. Groups of 10 or more, € 8. Students up to 28 years, € 5. Pilgrims with Credentials, € 5. Children up to 14 years, € 2. FREE ENTRY for children up to 7 years. The Cathedral observes the following times: From mid-March to October 31st, open from Monday to Sunday from 09:30 to 19:30. Last admission allowed within one hour of closing. From 01 November to mid-March, open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00. Last admission allowed within one hour of closing. Leave a comment Burgos Special Santander Airport Get in Getting Around What to See Atapuerca Way of Saint James Spain General Info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Spain When to Go Reservations Hotels Rooms Car Rent Map of the place Share the post