the area where the arches are located, called lapa, is immensely popular among locals and visitors alike as the cultural and bohemian mecca of the city.

holy week ends at the san sebastian cathedral with a saturday night mass held to honor easter vigil, and a morning service on resurrection sunday.

april - easter sunday (páscoa) celebrated since the 2nd century, is the official end of the roman catholic lenten period and the culmination of holy week, celebrating the rising of jesus christ from the dead.