All You Need To Know About Easter Traditions in Italy
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6Good Friday and Easter Week Processions in Italy
Solemn religious processions are held in Italian cities and towns on the Friday or Saturday before Easter and sometimes on the Sunday holiday. Many churches have special statues of the Virgin Mary and Jesus that may be paraded through the city or displayed in the main square (piazza).
Participants are often dressed in traditional ancient costumes, and olive branches are frequently used along with palm fronds in the processions and to decorate churches. Sicily has elaborate and dramatic processions. Enna holds a large event on Good Friday, with about 2,000 friars dressed in ancient costumes walking through the streets of the city. Trapani is another interesting place to see processions, held for several days during Holy Week. The Good Friday procession there, Misteri di Trapani, lasts 24 hours.
One of the best ways to explore its diverse landscapes and picturesque towns is by embarking on a European river cruise. These cruises offer a unique perspective, taking you along the waterways that have shaped the continent for centuries.
