Festivity of the Veguilla
Festivities held in honour of the Virgin of La Vega, Benavente’s patron saint. Originally they consisted of a procession to the Chapel dedicated to the Virgin in Cimanes, to give thanks for the victory over the Moors (in the 9th century).
They are celebrated around the so-called Easter Monday, eight days after Easter Sunday. In the morning the Veguilla Procession takes place, during which the Patron Saint walks through some of the most central streets. Then the "Petition of the Enmaromed Bull" takes place in the Plaza Mayor, which will travel the streets fifty-one days later.
General details
Date
Lunes de Pascua
Classification of Festivities
Castilla y León Tourist Interest
Kind of Festivity
Religious/Patron Saint Festivities
Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address Benavente. NaN. Zamora
Tourist information
Benavente town hall
To know moreAddress
- Postal address municipality of Benavente . Zamora
- Web
- Phones980 634211
- Fax980 636 108
Benavente tourism office
Address
- Postal address Plaza Mayor, s/n (AYUNTAMIENTO VIEJO). Benavente. NaN. Zamora
- Web
- Phones980 634 211
To know moreZamora tourism office
Address
- Postal address Avda. Principe de Asturias, 1. Zamora. NaN. Zamora
- Web
- Phones980 531 845
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