Semana Santa de Cádiz

Holy Week in Cádiz is much more than a religious festival; It is a fascinating melting pot of beauty and emotions that make it a unique phenomenon of its kind. Carlos Maura embarks on a thorough analysis, revealing how imagery, music, aesthetics and captivating smells intertwine to create an unparalleled sensory experience. Through a novel and enriching perspective, the author uses art history as a prism to discover the very soul of this celebration. From its humble beginnings to its splendid evolution today, it unravels the mysteries that have shaped it and that make it an unbreakable tradition in the hearts of its inhabitants. The book that he has in his hands is an essential work for those who want to know the beautiful and spiritual essence of this liturgical celebration. A revealing journey, where tradition and modernity merge in an eternal embrace, and where brotherly magic will come to life in every word, spring after spring.