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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

Professor Wang Juan from Peking University interpretes the symbolic significance and historical heritage of the "Horse" from the perspective of zodiac culture, during a media preview event in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Satellite views of Uluru - Australia

Handout photo dated August 14, 2025, shows Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a massive sedimentary rock formation located in the heart of Australia’s Northern Territory. Rising 348 metres above the surrounding plain, Uluru is not only a striking natural landmark but also holds deep spiritual significance for the Anangu people. Estimated to be over 500 million years old, this UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts diverse vertebrate fauna and threatened species. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 14 August 2025, shows Uluru from above. Buildings of the Mutitjulu Aboriginal community are visible to the east of Uluru. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A woman during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A man during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

Several people during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A man during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A woman during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A woman during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A man during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A man during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A man during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A woman during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A man during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A woman during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A woman during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A woman during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A man during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A woman during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A man during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A woman during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A man during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaria Vikinga - Spain

A man during the Viking Landing of the LXV Viking Romaría Vikinga in Catoira, on August 3, 2025, in Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The festival of the Viking Landing in Catoira, also known as the Viking Pilgrimage, is one of the most unique and recognized celebrations of Galicia, declared of International Tourist Interest. Its history and significance stem from the strategic position of Catoira at the mouth of the river Ulla, in the vicinity of the Torres del Oeste, a fortress built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to defend access to the heart of Galicia and, especially, to Santiago de Compostela, against attacks by Vikings and Norman and Saracen pirates. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM