Romería de El Rocío
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The Romería de El Rocío is a procession/pilgrimage on the second day of Pentecost to the Hermitage of El Rocío in the countryside of Almonte (Huelva), Andalucia, Spain, in honor of the Virgin of El Rocío.[1][2] In recent years the Romería has brought together roughly a million pilgrims each year.[3][4]
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Romería de El Rocío | |
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Frequency | Annual |
Location(s) | Almonte, Spain |
Inaugurated | 1653 |
Patron(s) | Virgin of El Rocío |
Fiesta of International Tourist Interest | |
Designated | 1980 |
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The pilgrimage dates from 1653, when the Virgin of Las Rocinas was appointed patron saint of Almonte. Originally it took place on 8 September. Since 1758, the Virgin has been known as the Virgin of El Rocío, and the pilgrimage has taken place on the second day of Pentecost.[1]