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Baratillo images at Seville's Semana Santa 2026

The Antigua y Fervorosa Hermandad del Baratillo presented its historic mystery and palio in Seville, highlighting centuries-old images, a small chapel by the Real Maestranza and formal ties with La Carretería.

Apr 1st 2026 · Spain

Insights

  • The Baratillo brotherhood traces to the Cruz del Baratillo in 1693 and the Piedad originates in the 18th century.
  • La Piedad became a penitential corporation in 1894.
  • The paso de misterio first processed in 1904 and the paso de palio in 1926.
  • Secondary figures of the misterio were removed in 1949 and the titular images were replaced in 1945 and 1951.
  • The Virgin of Charity wears the Medalla de la Ciudad on her chest.
  • The brotherhood's tiny chapel sits by the Real Maestranza and it holds a carta de hermandad with La Carretería, with which it exchanges representations.

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