Feast And Festivals In Apulia

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01 Apr

  • 30 March - 5 April

    Taranto - Settimana Santa

    In Taranto the impressive processions of Thursday and Good Friday meander through the streets of downtown in a very slow journey that lasts up to 15 hours. To make the background, religious songs and the sound of funeral marches performed by local bands

02 Apr

  • 2 - 5 April

    Gallipoli (Lecce) - Riti della settimana Santa

    During Holy Week, in Apulia, the liturgy and popular emotional zeal give rise to processional rites filled of intense emotion: the paved streets of the historic centers you are caught by the slow pilgrimage of devotees and the echo of hymns

22 Apr

  • 22 - 30 April Date to be confirmed

    Andria - Fiera d'aprile (April exhibition)

    Within the suggestive scenery of the medieval streets of Andria, this ancient festival shows art exhibitions, concerts, local produce and handcrafts.

30 Apr

  • 30 April - 4 May Date to be confirmed

    Diso (Lecce) - Festa Santi Filippo e Giacomo

    Important religious event in honour of St. Filippo and St. Giacomo attracting yearly thousands of visitors. Concerts, bands, fireworks, lights.