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Semana Santa (Holy Week)

Strolling through Seville

During Holy Week the whole concept of time and space throughout the city are radically modified. The urban geography of the old town is transformed, pedestrians once again own the city. Up until the early dawn you'll find people in the street. Hundreds of thousands of people wander mainly through the old quarters in search of one or another procession. Thus, already many parts of the old town are considered a labyrinth, now add the possibility of coming across a brotherhood entourage which has just crossed our path, or the fact that the Official Route has actually divided most of the old city into two.
Finally, all of this comes down to strolling through parts of Seville that one rarely visits, including the locals, thus provoking many a "discovery".

Advise on getting around Seville (on foot) during Holy Week

During Holy Week, the shortest distance between two points is almost never a straight line. If in your path a procession crosses, in most cases you're better off going round it than trying to cross through it.
The Official Route divides the city into two parts, however there are a few passages which are very well organized by the Municipal Police, allowing one to move freely from one side to the other.
Walking around in a group larger than six can be very uncomfortable, among other reasons, because the risk of someone getting mislead is high. Spending the afternoon looking for someone is not the most enjoyable way to spend Holy Week.
Always ask people from Seville. Most will know how to advise you with good judgement on where to go and how to get there.

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