During Holy Tuesday in Zamora, declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest and a Site of Cultural Interest, the city is adorned with two prominent processions led by the Cofradía de Jesús del Vía Crucis and the Hermandad Penitencial de las Siete Palabras. The religious day of 2025 has attracted numerous believers and tourists who gather to witness this unique event. At 8:15 PM, the Brotherhood of Jesus of the Way of the Cross begins its procession from the Holy Church Cathedral, passing through emblematic places such as Viriato Square and the Stone Bridge. The route ends at the Church of San Frontis around 11:45 p.m., where the solemn recitation of the Way of the Cross takes place.
Simultaneously, at midnight, the Penitential Brotherhood of the Seven Words begins its procession from the Church of Santa María de la Horta. Proceed through the winding streets of the historic center, among them the Balborraz slope and the Plaza Mayor. The procession makes a significant stop at Viriato Square for the Seven Words prayer, a moment of reflection and deep devotion. The retinue concludes its itinerary by returning to the temple of origin, approximately at 02:30 hours. These emblematic processions not only reflect the rich cultural and religious tradition of Zamora, but also offer a visual spectacle of great beauty and reverence, consolidating its international prestige.
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