Arte · August 14, 2026 · Sassari, Sardegna
Experience a centuries-old religious procession in Sassari, Sardinia, celebrating the Assumption of Mary. Thirteen ancient guilds of arts and crafts carry massive wooden 'candelieri' (candlesticks) through the city streets as an offering to the Madonna Assunta. This UNESCO World Heritage event, dating back over 500 years, begins in the morning with the 'vestizione' (dressing) of the candelieri and continues from 6:00 PM, culminating at the Church of Santa Maria di Betlem.
📅 August 14, 2026: La Discesa dei Candelieri – Sassari ⏰ Morning: Vestizione dei Candelieri (preparation at the guilds' headquarters) ⏰ 6:00 PM: Faradda di li Candareri - Procession through the city with 13 candelieri offered by the arts and crafts guilds, concluding at the Church of Santa Maria di Betlem. 🏛️ Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2013 (part of the 'Macchine dei Santi' tradition).