Festival of San Fermín
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The festival of San Fermín is a week-long, traditional celebration held annually in the city of Pamplona, Navarre, Spain. The celebrations start at noon on 6 July and continue until midnight on 14 Jul
Facade of the City Council of Pamplona decorated for the San Fermín festivities
Monument to Hemingway outside the bullring in Pamplona
Chupinazo sets off
Hornacina of the Saint, located on the slope of Santo Domingo
Fermin
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Fermin was a holy man and martyr, traditionally venerated as the co-patron saint of Navarre, Spain. He was born in the mid 3rd century, so his death may be associated with the Diocletianic Persecution
Festival of San Fermín
…involves many other traditional and folkloric events. It is known locally as Sanfermines in Spanish and Sanferminak in Basque and is held in honour of Saint Fermin, the co-patron of Navarre. Fermín is said to have been the son of a Roman of senatorial rank in Pamplona in the 3rd century who was converted to…
Baroque-era depiction of Saint Fermin (left) and Saint Francis Xavier, principal co-patrons of the Kingdom of Navarre. The coat of arms of Navarre and Pamplona are also visible.
St Firmin enters Amiens.
St Firmin proclaims the gospel.
St Firmin baptises converts.