Holy Week in Francavilla Fontana and the Pappamusci rites

During Holy Week, the Pappamusci visit the sepulchres in Francavilla's churches.

📅 Holy Week, from the days before Palm Sunday to Easter (in 2027: 19-28 March) — exact dates to be confirmed
📍 Historic centre of Francavilla Fontana
🧭 Francavilla Fontana

À PROPOS DE Holy Week in Francavilla Fontana and the Pappamusci rites

Holy Week in Francavilla Fontana keeps alive rites that go back almost five centuries. On Maundy Thursday, the “Prima Coppia” rite opens the Pappamusci’s visits to the sepulchres (sepolcri) in the churches, and on Good Friday the Procession of the Mysteries takes place. In 2026 the council and the Pro Loco added concerts, shows and exhibitions.
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Fountain in Piazza Umberto I, Francavilla Fontana