Tarragona's 'Misteris' Gathering Draws Crowds Before Procession

The Good Friday event, preceding the Holy Burial procession, was notable for the challenging descent of La Pescateria.

Generic image of a narrow, steep street in a Mediterranean city, with blurred figures in the background suggesting a procession.
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Generic image of a narrow, steep street in a Mediterranean city, with blurred figures in the background suggesting a procession.

The traditional gathering of Tarragona's Misteris took place on Good Friday, attracting numerous faithful and curious onlookers before the solemn Holy Burial procession.

From 4:00 PM until the start of the procession, the Tarragona floats began their journey from their respective congregations to converge at Plaça del Rei. During this route, the Armats de la Sang sought out the 'misteris' to pay homage to them, marking one of the day's most anticipated moments.
This event, which draws an increasing audience each year, is characterized by the distribution of the floats across different parts of the city, thus preventing large crowds. One of the most iconic and demanding sections for the bearers is the descent of La Pescateria, which requires intense concentration due to its difficulty.