Things to do in Carmona in September
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Patron Saint Festivities in honor of the Virgen de Gracia
The Patron Saint Festivities in honor of the Virgen de Gracia are the most awaited and crowded celebration of the year in Carmona, bringing together both residents and thousands of visitors for nine days of festivities. They take place in the heart of the city's historic center and represent a unique opportunity to experience the festive Andalusian atmosphere in an incomparable heritage setting.
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Pilgrimage of the Virgin of Gracia
The Romería de la Virgen de Gracia is traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday of the month as a grand prelude to the patron saint festivities. It is one of the pilgrimages with the most deep-rooted popular tradition in the region, uniting faith, devotion, and equestrian tradition in a festive day outdoors.
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Pilgrimage of San Mateo
The Romería de San Mateo is a traditional festivity that commemorates the historical entry of the troops of King Fernando III the Saint into Carmona on September 21, 1247. This celebration combines traditional fervor with the city's historical memory.
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Flamenco Night at the Plaza del Palenque
The Noche Flamenca en la Plaza del Palenque is the essential appointment for lovers of *cante jondo* and guitar within the festive programming of Carmona. Organized in collaboration with the Asociación Amigos de la Guitarra, it promotes the rich flamenco tradition of the Sevillian countryside.
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Concert by Consuelo Barroso: Rumbas and ballads at the Palacio de los Briones
The Concert by Consuelo Barroso offers the opportunity to enjoy live music within the prestigious Music and Heritage cycle of Carmona's Cultural Summer. This initiative merges shows with Andalusian roots with the monumental historical architecture of the city.
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Exhibition of the José Arpa National Painting Prize
The Exhibition of the José Arpa National Painting Prize brings together the selected and awarded works from one of the longest-running plastic arts contests on the national scene. The competition pays tribute to the renowned Carmona painter José Arpa Perea.
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Children's workshops and activities of the Patron Saint Festivities
The children's activities of the Patron Saint Festivities represent the key proposal for the little ones within the September festivities program. They are designed to offer dynamism, culture, and family fun in public spaces.
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City of Carmona Sport Fishing Competition
The Certamen de Pesca Deportiva Ciudad de Carmona reaches its thirtieth edition, positioning itself as a consolidated sporting event in the municipality. It gathers federated fishermen and enthusiasts in a contest day that promotes the catch-and-release nautical practice.
Tour of the Archaeological Site of the Roman Necropolis
The Conjunto Arqueológico de Carmona is one of the most important Roman sites in Andalusia. Discovered at the end of the 19th century by George Bonsor, it houses a funerary complex carved into the rock with burial mounds from the 1st century B.C.
Monumental Visit to the Alcázar del Rey Don Pedro
Located at the highest point of the Carmona plateau, the Alcázar del Rey Don Pedro is a majestic Almohad fortress renovated in the 14th century by Peter I of Castile. It currently houses the Parador de Turismo de Carmona and offers views over the Vega del Corbones.
Historical hiking through the Cueva de la Batida quarry
The Paraje Natural Cueva de la Batida offers an outdoor route that combines nature and history on the outskirts of Carmona. This area was an ancient Roman and medieval quarry where the 'alcoriza' stone used to build the city's temples and walls was extracted.
Tapeo y compras en el Mercado de Abastos de Carmona
El Mercado de Abastos de Carmona ocupa el solar del antiguo Convento de las Catalinas y destaca por su arquitectura de plaza porticada neoclásica construida en el siglo XIX. Es un espacio cotidiano muy dinámico que integra la venta de productos locales con el tapeo tradicional.
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Visita al Museo de la Ciudad en el Palacio del Marqués de las Torres
El Museo de la Ciudad de Carmona tiene su sede en la imponente casa-palacio del Marqués de las Torres, edificio ilustrado del siglo XVIII. Propone un itinerario divulgativo a través de miles de años de historia ininterrumpida de la localidad.
Tarta Inglesa route at Confitería San Fernando
The Confitería San Fernando is one of the confectioneries with the most history in the old town of Carmona. It is a mandatory stop to try the renowned Tarta Inglesa, the traditional creole sweet made of puff pastry, sponge cake, angel hair (pumpkin preserve), and cinnamon.
