Feasts of Agony

Tradition: salt carpets of Senhora d'Agonia

At dawn, near Lima, there's a moment when the breeze smells of sea and paint, and the city has been awake since the night before. People of all ages kneel...

Tradition: salt carpets of Senhora d'Agonia

At dawn, near Lima, there's a moment when the breeze smells of sea and paint, and the city has been awake since the night before. People of all ages kneel...

The stewardesses, ambassadors of Viana culture ...

When you hear the beating of the drums in Viana do Castelo, one image emerges: a sea of ​​starched skirts, velvet vests, and glittering gold. Amidst the glitter and music,...

The stewardesses, ambassadors of Viana culture ...

When you hear the beating of the drums in Viana do Castelo, one image emerges: a sea of ​​starched skirts, velvet vests, and glittering gold. Amidst the glitter and music,...

Visiting Viana during the Agonia Festival: An u...

Viana do Castelo transforms into a magical city during the Festas d'Agonia , one of Portugal's largest cultural and religious events. If you plan to visit Viana do Castelo during...

Visiting Viana during the Agonia Festival: An u...

Viana do Castelo transforms into a magical city during the Festas d'Agonia , one of Portugal's largest cultural and religious events. If you plan to visit Viana do Castelo during...

Gastronomic pilgrimage: The flavors of the Agon...

The Festas d'Agonia , celebrated annually in Viana do Castelo, are much more than a religious and cultural event; they are also a unique opportunity to explore the rich gastronomic...

Gastronomic pilgrimage: The flavors of the Agon...

The Festas d'Agonia , celebrated annually in Viana do Castelo, are much more than a religious and cultural event; they are also a unique opportunity to explore the rich gastronomic...

Music and animation: The soundtrack of the Agon...

The Festas d'Agonia are known for their vibrant energy and the blend of sounds that echo throughout the city of Viana do Castelo. Music and entertainment play a central role,...

Music and animation: The soundtrack of the Agon...

The Festas d'Agonia are known for their vibrant energy and the blend of sounds that echo throughout the city of Viana do Castelo. Music and entertainment play a central role,...

Processions and religious acts: The Heart of th...

At the heart of the Festas d'Agonia are the religious processions and ceremonies, which are the deepest expression of the faith and devotion of the Viana do Castelo community. These...

Processions and religious acts: The Heart of th...

At the heart of the Festas d'Agonia are the religious processions and ceremonies, which are the deepest expression of the faith and devotion of the Viana do Castelo community. These...