article_snippet: Although the most-visited city during the Catholic celebration is Seville, in Andalucia, Zamora, in the north-west of the country, is also well known for its 16 religious brotherhoods and fraternities.
article_snippet: In 1986, Holy Week in Zamora was declared a tourist interest of Spain and visitors continue to descend on the most-visited city during the Catholic celebration in the lead-up to Easter, particularly to line the streets to view the scheduled processions.
article_snippet: In Seville, there are more than 50 church brotherhoods, some of which date as far back as the 13th century, while in Zamora, some documented references to celebration can be traced back to 1279.
article_snippet: The first cofradia founded is believed to be La Santa Vera Cruz or True Cross, which dates back to the 14th century, though most brotherhoods as we know them today were created in the 20th century.
article_snippet: In Zamora, the traditions date back as far as 1279, with the founding of the first cofradia:
article_snippet: La Santa Vera Cruz or True Cross .
article_snippet: In Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, in the southwest of the country, celebration is in full swing .
article_snippet: The most-visited city during celebration is Seville, in Andalusia, though other smaller cities are also frequented .