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Sidewalk chairs become fixture of Córdoba Holy Week

Residents and visitors increasingly bring folding chairs to reserve viewing spots for Semana Santa processions in Córdoba, a trend that has grown and was widely visible this year.

Mar 31st 2026 · Spain

Insights

  • The practice of placing chairs on sidewalks to watch cofradías has consolidated and grown in recent years.
  • This year the image repeated across Córdoba with people carrying small chairs from point to point.
  • Many spectators sit for hours in strategic spots to secure a good viewing place.
  • The phenomenon is now a common part of Semana Santa street scenes in Córdoba.

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