Procession of the Virgin of the Kings in Seville
If looking for accommodation in Seville for the procession of the Virgen de los Reyes Seville it is best to sleep in the center of the city, but get there early to see one of the most important religious events for his old
On August 15, due to the Feast of the Assumption, will come out in procession in Seville the Virgen de los Reyes, patron saint of the city of Seville. Around the Virgen de los Reyes are several legends, some that say that was a gift of San Fernando Rey, others that could be donated by Alfonso X the Wise, and others even said that he appeared in a dream to San Fernando for the recapture and himself ordered it.
The carving of the Virgin is a work of the thirteenth century Gothic style, while the infant Jesus is the seventeenth century, both anonymous works.
The procession as each year will run from 8 in the morning around the Cathedral, starting from the Puerta de Palos, and ending in the same place.The route of the procession of the Virgin would be: Puerta de Palos, streets Placentines , German, Constitution Avenue, Fray Ceferino Gonzalez, Plaza del Triunfo, Plaza Virgen de los Reyes and Puerta de Palos.
During Thursday morning Masses are held in the temple pilgrims at 5:30, 6 and 6:30. And on August 22 in honor of the Virgin of the Kings will open the casket of San Fernando in the Royal Chapel of the Cathedral from 8:30 to 10:30 (free admission).
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