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Festa dei Beati Martiri di Otranto
Wednesday 23 May 2012

Category: Shows
Time: From 31/07/2012 to 14/08/2012
The event starts in the Cathedral with the solemn exposure of the Martyrs' urn on July 31. In the following 13 days each Vicaria organizes a feast. The 13 August is dedicated to the civil commemorations of the slaughter of Otranto with a procession to the Monument and a commemorative speech. On August 14 in the morning the solemn celebration is held in the Cathedral and in the afternoon a procession is scheduled. Stalls, music and typical products entertain inhabitants and tourists till the firework display at midnight.
Where: Centre
City: Otranto
Web-site: www.comune.otranto.le.it
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