Semana Santa in Barcelona, Spain 2014

Semana Santa in Barcelona, Spain 2014

  Easter weekend in Barcelona in 2014 is going to be from 18th of April till 21st if April! This week is called ¨Semana Santa¨(Holy week).

Catolics celebrate ¨Semana Santa¨in Barcelona by different ceremonies, messes, processions. However, like all over the world, Easter in Spain, it is not only a religious holiday. It is a pleasant time, the streets are full of holidaymakers people for a long weekends, pastries and chocolate shops crammed with treats, and in the air spring.

The days are called:

For Spain it is a great celebration. 

· 13 de Abril, Domingo de Ramos

· 14 de Abril, Lunes Santo

· 15 de Abril, Martes Santo

· 16 de Abril, Miércoles Santo

· 17 de Abril, Jueves Santo

· 18 de Abril, Viernes Santo

· 19 de Abril, Sábado de Gloria (ó Sábado de Gloria)

· 20 de Abril, Domingo de Resurrección (ó Domingo de Pascua)

· 21 de Abril, Lunes de Pascua, festivo en algunas comunidades

Take into account that a lot of shops, malls are going to be closed because of celebrations, especially Monday and Friday for sure will be closed. 

Here you will find what to do, where to go, on what to emphasis in Barcelona during this weekends that is well known as a Semana Santa.

Viernes Santo, El dia de Dolor Easter FridayIt is a Friday before Sunday. In Spain, it is a day off. Most of the shops will be closed on this day. Many bars and restaurants will also be closed.Sábado de Gloria (ó Sábado de Gloria) Easter Saturday his day is a work day! It does not considered as a day off. That’s why everything works as usually! All the shops are full of people why buy provision for next 3 days.Domingo de Resurrección (ó Domingo de Pascua) Easter Suanday On Easter Sunday, as in any other Sunday in Barcelona, most stores do not work. Many restaurants do not work, but many will be open to serve those who come to relax family. A lot Masses and religious processions are held on this day.Lunes de Pascua, festivo en algunas comunidades Easter Monday  Easter Monday - is a non-working day. Most of the shops and restaurants will not work.

Masses and processions during Semana Santa At Easter in Barcelona hosts various religious ceremonies and processions . If at this time you 're in town and want to attend one of these events , it is best for the information go to the nearest church . In most churches have bulletin boards that contain all the information about upcoming events.In some large churches and in the cathedral Mass performed with choral singing that ends the process . The Cathedral is located near the northern end of the street Ramblas. 

Contact details of the cathedral.
Santa Esglesia Catedral Basilica de Barcelona
Plaza de la Seu
08002 Barcelona, ​​España
Tel. : +34 93 342 8260

Metro Subway: Jaume I ( yellow line , L4)
Schedule (holidays):
Admission is free: Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 12:45, 17:15 - 19:30
Saturday: 08:00 - 12:45, 17:15 - 20:00
Sunday and public holidays: 08:00 - 13:45, 17:15 - 20:00
Entrance € 6,00 with a guide:
Monday - Saturday: 13:00 - 17:00
Sunday and public holidays: 14:00 - 17:00 

Museu de la Xocolata Chocolate Museum in Barcelona. Barcelona has a long tradition of production and consumption of chocolate in top quality . Only at Easter chocolate in such amounts appear on store shelves. This is the perfect time to visit Barcelona . Chocolate and pastry shops exhibit on display from chocolate sculptures of varying complexity and intricacy . And there is no better place to see it all than the Museu de la Xocolata ( chocolate museum ) in the area of ​​El Born.Turn into a museum. This museum is always crowded , but in the days of Semana Santa turn stretches right on the street. In the Easter holidays there are special exhibitions , but in general there put all the same as usual. One of the most remarkable moments in visiting a museum - a ticket. In the style of Willy Wonka " golden ticket " - a chocolate bar . Usable thing when you walk through the museum chocolate sculptures - without this ticket , I probably would have broken one of the exhibition showcases.

Chocolate version of the famous Gaudi dragon  The exposition covers a brief history of chocolate and various sculptures from chocolate - all from the temple of Sagrada Familia to Hello Kitty. Also, there are temporary exhibitions. When I was there , the theme of the exhibition was FC "Barcelona". This wonderful holiday at Easter for the whole family - children's enthusiasm is contagious , when you see how they are worn between the full-size statues of chocolate and chocolate football Asterix . Shop and cafe at the end of tours provide an excellent opportunity to buy a souvenir of quality chocolate or just drink thick hot chocolate.

Prices:
Over 7 years : € 4,30
Up to 7 years : Free
Schedule:
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 - 19:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00
Calle Comerç, 36
08003 Barcelona, ​​España
Metro Subway: Arc de Triomf ( Red line , L1)
Tel. : +34 93 268 7878

In general, Semana Santa - is a wonderful time for a trip to Barcelona. Two days in a row raise festive mood of the people, and among the local population a sense of the importance of what is happening. Just do not forget that this is not a typical weekend for Barcelona. If you are going to go shopping or try the cuisine at several restaurants, it would be better to come here another time.