Castelsardo is famed for its Holy Monday procession, lit only by candles. Because it was rather windy, instead of waiting outside, we found ourselves inside the cathedral, which was rather dumb luck. We got to see how the procession is really made up with pods of a handful of people, dozens meters apart, as the historic center consists of tiny streets and cannot really handle processions and spectators crosswise, only lengthwise. Some groups of the procession performed polyphonic singing inside the cathedral and along the route. It was quite an experience.
View of Castelsardo from the bus.
View of the Lower Town from the Castelo.
Heading up to the Castelo for the procession.
The procession starts at the Cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate. First, is a man with a big glove which represents the physical abuse and humiliation Christ endured.
Man with Chains.
Man with Spearpoints.
Procession.
Polyphonic Singing Videos.
Night view of the Lower Town.
Blue Moon
A video of the Castelsardo on the windy day we left for Sassari.
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