* In the most important points along the route, especially at the entrances and exits.
* Around the starting point of the official route (Plaza del Duque and La Campana) or at the end of the route (Plaza Virgen de3 los Reyes at the exit of Cathedral).
* In certain places which are recognised as the most beatiful spots along the route of some of the Fraternities. This is case, for instance, in the Arco del Postigo and on the most important days(Holy Thursday,the early morning of Good Friday and the evenig of Good Friday) places like the Plaza de la Alfalfa or the Plaza del Salvador. In many cases, thhe crowds don´t gather at the exact moment the Fraternity passes through these places but rather at the entrance or exit of these places.
* The entire route of the most popular Fraternities from the time they leave until the time they return: La Macarena,El Señor del Gran Poder and La Esperanza de Triana are examples.
* According to experts, these crowds are differents to everyday ones in so far as they maintain certain codes of behaviour. Normally in the crowds during Holy Week, there is an air of knowing how to do behave, a certain identification among all those involved and a rejection of selfish of rude attitudes. All the locals complain about the crowds but underneath it all, they accept that part of the celebration lies precisely in that sea of people through which the Pasos seem so sail. Contemporary Easter would be incomprehensible eithout the crowds moving around and contributing to the staging of Holy Week.
However,like a fluid, the crowds can get to such levels of intensity that it is difficult to enjoy the celebration. Because of this, it is only common sense to try and avoid these jams.
TIPS FOR MOVING THROUGH THE CROWS
* Nothig serious is going to happen in the crowds. Some of people who are not familiar with them feel overcome or in danger in one of these gatherings and get nervous. There is no need to worry, since there is no record of anything serious ever happening in the crowds in Seville at Easter.
* Good behaviour and politeness are saviour if you have to go through the crowds. What is more, the people from Seville tend to be more tolerant with outsiders than with their own.
* Anyway, it is better to try and avoid going against the tide and needless to say, do not attempt to cross throught the crowds in the busiest places ( above all, when the Paso is approaching).ñ If you get caught up in the crowds, it is much better to be patient and wait for them to disperse.
* If you want to see some of the fraternities coming out of or going into the their temples, or in some narrow street or square which is difficult to get to, try to do so well in advance.
* Needless to say, if you have children with you, try to see the Fraternities in open spaces, in places where the smaller numbers of people allow the children to stand in the front row without any danger (you will soon be imitating the children by shouting,"Nazareno,give me a sweet!").
