Members of the Camino del Calvario procession prepare in the parish church of El Salvador, Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Bearers in purple robes and tall pointed hoods gather before the Good Friday procession, their expressions ranging between anticipation and quiet reflection. During Semana Santa in Cuenca, 33 Hermandades take part in eleven processions through the city during Holy Week.

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8569 x 5713 px | 72.6 x 48.4 cm | 28.6 x 19 inches | 300dpi

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18 April 2025

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Plaza Salvador, Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

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