Holy Week in Bisceglie is a period of intense religious and cultural participation, characterised by rites and processions that deeply involve the local community.

Among the most significant celebrations, the Processione dell'Incontro (Procession of the Encounter) stands out, taking place on Good Friday in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, in the area known as Calvario. During this evocative ceremony, the statues of Christ carrying the cross and of the Madonna Addolorata (Our Lady of Sorrows) are carried in procession from opposite sides of the square, until they meet at its centre.

This symbolic moment represents the last meeting between Mother and Son before the crucifixion, evoking deep emotion among the faithful present.

Besides the Processione dell'Incontro, Bisceglie's Holy Week includes other events of great significance, such as the Processione dei Misteri, in which statues representing the different stations of the Via Crucis are carried in procession.
These events are an expression of deep popular devotion and attract numerous visitors every year. 

Holy Week in Trani is a period of profound devotion and tradition, marked by rites and processions that engage the whole community.

One of the most evocative moments is the Processione Penitenziale della Madonna Addolorata, held during the night between Holy Thursday and Good Friday. At 3:00 am, the statue of the Sorrowful Virgin is carried out from the Church of Santa Teresa and taken through the streets of the historic center. The procession, wrapped in nocturnal silence, stops at several churches around the town, recalling the Mother's anguish as she searches for her Son. It comes to an end at dawn, when the statue returns to the church where it began.

On Good Friday evening, the Processione dei Misteri takes place: setting off from the Cathedral, the procession winds through the city's main streets, depicting the various stations of the Via Crucis with statues portraying the key moments of Christ's Passion. This procession draws the participation of numerous local confraternities and is distinguished by the presence of the Archbishop and the city's clergy.

Holy Week in Trani comes to a close with the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, during which the faithful gather to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, welcoming the light of the Risen Lord with hymns and prayers.

These celebrations represent a moment of deep spirituality and tradition for the community of Trani.