Venerdì Santo (Good Friday) Procession
The Venerdì Santo (Good Friday) procession in Campobasso is one of the most evocative religious events in Molise. Established in 1626, it was called "Il Mortorio" in the pact of concord between Crusaders and Trinitarians, when, starting at dawn from the Church of Santa Maria della Croce, it wound through the narrow-scaled streets of the old city. Today the function begins at 3 pm and the procession starts moving at 5 pm starting from the same Church, parading first in the streets of the old town and then arriving in the most modern part of the city. The statues of the Dead Christ and Our Lady of Sorrows are followed by a choir of about seven hundred people who sings several times the dramatic song "Teco Vorrei o Signore", composition of the early twentieth century by the local compositor Michele De Nigris on verses by Pietro Metastasio.
Via Santa Maria della Croce, 16 Campobasso - Italiy/Campobasso/Molise
Tourist experience: Participate in the procession by joining the parade or appreciate as external users the event from different points of the city between the old town and the modern area.
Spoken languages: Italian
Experience duration: Two hours
Opening: Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), 5 pm
Booking: No booking required
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: The procession takes place between the streets of the city and is accessible to all.
Cultural material heritage: Historical centre, Church
Cultural immaterial heritage: Religious cult, Local traditions or legend, Cultural heritage, historical procession
Hidden intangible patrimony: Local customs
Experiences: Showing around, Religious itinerary
Form filler: Nella Rescigno
Sant'Agostino Church - Madonna delle Grazie Sanctuary
It is certainly the most important church of Pennabilli linked to numerous miraculous events, including the tearing of the Madonna which gives rise to the religious feast of the third Friday of March, called the "Beautiful Friday"
Piazza S. Agostino, 6, 47864 Pennabilli RN Pennabilli - provincia di Rimini
Tourist experience: The church is strictly connected to history of Pennabilli and the tourist must visit this religious building
Spoken languages: Italian
Experience duration: The church is closely linked to the history of Pennabilli and tourists must visit this religious building if they want to get an idea of the role of religion in this part of the Apennines.
Booking: Booking is not requested.
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: No limitations for people with mobility issues
Tourist contact: del Montefeltro Diocesi
Cultural material heritage: Church
Local contact: del Montefeltro Diocesi
Form filler: Gilberto Zangari