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Festa Redentore a Nuoro (Feast of the Redeemer in Nuoro)
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Date
August 22 – August 29, 2026
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Free
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Audience
Everyone
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The Festa del Redentore in Nuoro reaches its 126th edition, renewing the historic celebration linked to the placement of the bronze statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Monte Ortobene at the end of August 1901. The festival features a rich program blending religious devotion, folklore, music, and ancient Sardinian traditions. Festivities kick off on Saturday, August 22, with the traditional masked parade. On Sunday, August 23, the celebration continues with the 'Cammino del Redentore', a parade showcasing traditional Sardinian folk costumes, horsemen and equestrians, and the highly anticipated Regional Folklore Festival. The event culminates on Saturday, August 29, with the traditional walking pilgrimage starting from the Cathedral of Santa Maria della Neve up to Monte Ortobene for the solemn Mass celebration.
Text generated with AI based on the sources provided.Frequently Asked Questions
When does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place from Saturday, August 22, 2026, to Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Where does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place in Nuoro, Sardinia.
What is the origin of the Festa del Redentore in Nuoro?expand_more
The festival commemorates the erection of the monumental bronze statue of the Redeemer atop Monte Ortobene in late August 1901 to mark the Jubilee celebrations.
Which parades and folklore shows are scheduled?expand_more
The schedule includes a parade of traditional masks, the 'Cammino del Redentore' featuring traditional Sardinian costumes, a parade of horsemen and equestrians, and the Regional Folklore Festival.
How is the pilgrimage to Monte Ortobene organized?expand_more
It is a traditional walking pilgrimage departing from the Cathedral of Santa Maria della Neve and heading up to the summit of Monte Ortobene for a solemn Mass.
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