Seville during the festivities
Corpus Christi Day Seville and the days leading up to it are ideal for enjoying the city. The weather will be typically good and the atmosphere lively.
It is one of the most important religious celebrations in Seville, with a long tradition and deep devotion among young and old alike. This festival commemorates the Eucharist and is considered the city's grand procession, with representation from the authorities, the clergy, and the various religious and civil institutions.
It is celebrated next Thursday, June 20th is a public holiday. The city is decorated for the occasion and sets up in the San Francisco Square An altar with two large commemorative arches. The streets, houses, and shop windows are adorned with various altars, shawls, and rosemary branches.
Eve of Corpus Christi
The day before The city center is very lively. During the afternoon, you can freely visit the Cathedral to see the monstrance and the different floats used in the procession, and attend concerts or street performances in various locations throughout the center.
Processional monstrance
It was commissioned by Canon Francisco Pacheco on behalf of the Cathedral Chapter to Juan de Arfe in 1580. He described it as "the largest and finest piece of silver of its kind known." The monstrance has a circular base and four sections, the first three featuring Ionic, Corinthian, and Roman columns. Its rich symbolism is also noteworthy, making this work of goldsmithing, weighing over 110 kilos, one of the most prized treasures of Seville Cathedral.
Eighth and dance of sixes
From June 21st to 30th, at 5:30 pm, the traditional ceremony will take place at the Main Altar of the Cathedral. Octave of Corpus Christi, concelebration of the Word and Eucharistic adoration, in which the sixes will dance. Access to the Cathedral will be through the San Miguel and Palos gates, which will be open from a quarter to five in the afternoon.
Recommendations
We recommend taking a stroll through the streets of the route, especially the streets Francos and Sierpes, to see the altars, shop windows and decorated balconies.
They are usually celebrated concerts in different squares and streets of the city and we will be able to hear the ringing and chimes of the Giralda bells.
On this day, the image of the Virgin of Hiniesta, from the parish of San Julián, (Macarena), to the altar of the Plaza de San Francisco and the Lord of the Last Supper, from the church of the Thirds, towards the altar of the Archbishop's Palace.
Visit Seville during Corpus Christi
These days are some of the best to get to know the essence of Seville. We suggest you enjoy a Guided tour of the city center and historic area of the city to discover all its intricacies, its way of understanding culture so closely linked to religious traditions, and its way of life, of Sevillanas ways. We invite you to do so through our guided tours by official tour guides Culturea Experience.
A very complete route is Essential Seville, where after exploring the monumental area from Plaza de España to the central area of Avenida de la Constitución, we will enjoy the most emblematic places of the Sevillian capital, as well as its stories, legends and secrets.
If you still want to know more, we offer you our Tips for visiting the best monuments in Seville.
