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Pellegrinaggio dell'Ottava dei Morti

Taranto (TA)

  • Procession

 Taranto, da Piazzale Democrate a Piazzale San Brunone (Cimitero di San Brunone)

Organised by Confraternita Santa Maria di Costantinopoli

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On Sunday, 8 November 2026, the traditional Pellegrinaggio dell'Ottava dei Morti takes place in Taranto, a religious procession that gathers numerous faithful and crosses the city centre to the cemetery. The procession starts from Piazzale Democrate and continues along via Napoli, via Orsini, via Machiavelli and via Cimitero, entering the Cimitero di San Brunone through the main gate. The initiative is promoted by the Confraternita Santa Maria di Costantinopoli.

Useful info

Sunday, 8 November 2026, from 09:30 to 11:30 and in any case until no longer required, temporary prohibition of vehicular traffic along the procession route. Route: Piazzale Democrate (assembly and departure), via Napoli, via Orsini, via Machiavelli, via Cimitero, Piazzale San Brunone (formerly known as Viale Principale). The time slots are indicative: closures will be arranged by officers for the time necessary for the procession to pass. Vehicles left parked will be removed.