A personal and unofficial guide to the Procession and the Dance of Death of Verges
The scene of the Garden of Gethsemane in Verges is the definitive bridge between freedom and the Passion. We leave the bare stone of the Square to enter a stage …
Gethsemane in Verges: Betrayal & Arrest Read more...
The Last Supper in Verges is the scene where the apostles’ brotherhood is definitively shattered. As a central part of the Verges Passion Play on Maundy Thursday, the action moves …
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If the five skeletons are the body of the Danse Macabre, The Drummer is its heart. As the sole musician of the group, the Verges Dance of Death Drummer is …
The Drummer: Heartbeat of Verges’ Dance of Death Read more...
In the absolute darkness of Maundy Thursday night in Verges, when the public lights go out, there is only one way to see death: by fire. The Torchbearers are a …
The Torchbearers of Verges’ Dance of Death Read more...
Select the year: –Select a year– Holy Week is one of the most significant religious celebrations in Catalonia. The Verges Procession is a unique and iconic event that draws thousands …
Holy Week Calculator for Verges Read more...
On Maundy Thursday, Verges welcomes thousands of visitors, making parking one of the day’s biggest challenges. To avoid fines and having your car towed, it is crucial to respect all …
Parking Guide for the Verges Procession Read more...The great Vergélitain night is divided into two distinct parts. The first begins at 10 PM in the main square, featuring a theatrical representation of the Mystery of the Passion—the …
Maundy Thursday in Verges: A Night of Tradition Read more...On the afternoon of Maundy Thursday, the streets of Verges begin to buzz with visitors. They know that to see the theatrical performance, they need to purchase tickets in advance. …
Maundy Thursday Afternoon in Verges Read more...