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Spains Most Famous Places
 

Religion And Tourism in Spain


By scottnash at 2012-10-09 01:20:06
Spain’s religion comprises of Judaism, Islam, and Catholicism. It is a country that homes some of the places that are considered as the holiest. Santiago de Compstela which is in Galicia is said to be third in holiness after Jerusalem and Vatican City.

The Way of Saint James terminus is also found in Spain. The fourth and fifth holiest places are Santo Toribio de Liebana and Caravaca de la Cruz respectively. The areas receive a lot of pilgrims every year especially around the Easter period during the last week of lent. The holy week processions are a major tourist attraction. The processions are most important in many Spanish towns.

Semana Santa or holy week traditions have made the Spanish religion recognized. Most tourists and pilgrims plan a trip for long periods of time so as to be in Spain in time for the processions. The activities within the procession differ from one town to the other while some are known to be stricter than others. The processions are most glamorous in Andalusia regions specifically Zamora, Castile, Seville and Malaga. The holy week is considered to be one of the religious holidays in Spain. Malaga and Seville hold the most interesting processions. More somber processions can be seen in Castile and Zamora.

Though the events may differ in arrangement from one location to the other, there are some common features one of which is the use of the penitential robe referred to as nazareno. This is worn by some of the people within the procession. This rope is designed in a way that it is able to keep he wearers face concealed by including a conical tipped hood. A cloak is also included in some cases. Colors are procession specific. These robes are historic by themselves. They were used during medieval period especially for penitents. In this way, people could clearly display penance while discreetly concealing their identity from the rest.

In most processions, the nazarenos bear candles as well as wooden crosses. Some may be barefoot while others may bear chains or shackles on the feet so as to show penance.

The Cartagena processions are said to have more uniqueness as well as very strict orders. In some processions, there are usually bands or even mournful singers that can be heard throughout the procession. These processions in the areas of Spain mentioned are great tourist attractions some of whom comprise of pilgrims from all over the world who come to witness this amazing event that occurs every year thus religion contributes to the tourism sector in a great way.

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