Moving around Seville during

Easter Week
 

At Easter the concept of time and space in the city change radically. The layout of the old quarter of Seville is transformed. Pedestrians take possession of the city once again. There are people in the streets until well into the early hours.

Hundreds of thousands of people wander wearily round the old part in search a Fraternity. So, besides the already mazelike form of the streets of old Seville, is added the likelihood of running into a Fraternity or the fact that the Official Route now divides the historic part of the city into two.

In the end, all of this boils down to making your way through the narrow streets of Seville that are rarely visited even by locals, which means making a lot of discoveries: a little hidden square, an interesting facade or a quaint little bar. Some of the charm of the festivities actually lies in strolling around these unusual places and times.

Tips for walking around Seville during Easter Week.

At Easter, the shortest distance between two points is hardly ever a straight line. If you come across a Fraternity on your way, very often it will be much better to go a roundabout way instead of trying to cross through the procession.

The Official Route divides the centre into two parts. However, there is a series of passageways which are very well organised by the city police, which will allow you to cross from one side of the street to the other.

Walking around in groups of more than six can prove to be very uncomfortable if only because there is a greater risk of someone getting lost. Looking for one another is not exactly the best way to enjoy an evening in Seville at Easter.

Ask the locals for information. Most of them will know exactly how to advice you where to go and how to get there.

Photos: Francisco Santiago@

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