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8/01/2008 - 8/31/2008Romaria de Nossa Senhora d'Agonia
Viana do Castelo,
Portugal
Also known as the Festival of Our Lady of Sorrow, this popular religious pilgrimage is an incredible spectacle that is famous for its colourful processions through the city's streets and its large congregations dressed in traditional regional dress. One of the most spectacular sights during the festival is the flower carpet - a pictorial carpet made from flowers which has been painstakingly worked on in the weeks leading up to the event. During this time the town swells in numbers as pilgrims and curious visitors travel from across the region to witness this incredible event. The festivities go on for three days end with a fabulous firework display shot from the bridge over the Lima River
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Dance
, Religion
, Spectacle
, History
, Food & Drink
, Music
Hours: Various
Cost: Many events are free
Where: Various venues in Viana do Castelo
Various
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Getting there:
Road: Viana do Castelo is 75km (47 miles) north of Porto
Contact Information:
Instituto de Turismo de Portugal
Rua Ivone Silva
Lote 6
1050-124
Lisbon
Portugal
Telephone: +351 808 781 212.
Email: info@visitportugal.com
Website: www.visitportugal.com
