Italian town carries towering Virgin Mary structure through streets

No Comment Video. Italian town carries towering Virgin Mary structure through streets Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 18/08/2026 - 19:15 GMT+2 Thousands gather in Sora, Italy, as devotees carry a 16-metre-high illuminated structure through the streets for the Feast of the Assumption. Thousands of people gathered in Sora, Italy, on 14 August for the traditional 'Macchina dell'Assunta' procession. Footage shows the 16-metre-high illuminated structure, topped by a statue of the Virgin Mary, being carried through the town's streets as crowds watch and join the celebrations. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The annual procession takes place on the eve of the Feast of the Assumption. Dozens of 'Portatori' carry the structure on their shoulders, while residents, visitors and religious groups follow the route through the town centre. The tradition began in 2005 and was inspired by the 'Macchina di Santa Rosa' in nearby Viterbo. The procession honours the Virgin Mary of the Assumption, patron saint of Sora Cathedral, and forms part of the town's 'Ferragosto' celebrations. Italy Tradition Top stories Now playing Next Italian town carries towering Virgin Mary structure through streets Now playing Next Champagne harvest starts early in France as heatwave speeds ripening Now playing Next Spain and France battle wildfires as 17,000 hectares burn in Aragon Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Qatar says it returned Iranian pilot's remains, denies holding others Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Trump says 'no talks or conversations' taking place with Iran Now playing Next Stellantis recalls 955,000 cars: New setback for group's credibility Now playing Next Hungary opens sluice and sinks barges to protect Paks nuclear plant Now playing Next Ukraine has now hit seven of Wildberries' 10 biggest warehouses Now playing Next Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes Strait of Hormuz talks Now playing Next Panathenaic Stadium's marble regains its shine: First cleaning of Greek arena in a century Now playing Next EU supports repatriation of unaccompanied migrant minors from Ceuta to Morocco Now playing Next Drought reveals Emperor Nero's bridge beneath Rome's Tiber river Now playing Next From code to reasoning: AI reshapes the skills of young programmers Now playing Next When the city lights up: discovering Uzbekistan after sunset ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Mount Etna erupts a day after US tourist killed by lightning No Comment Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in Germany No Comment Tokyo festival turns streets into a giant water fight No Comment 7,200 eggs cracked for giant omelette at Belgian festival Art Picasso print stolen in broad daylight from Milwaukee gallery found eight years later Europe News Germany opens new drone security centre in Saxony-Anhalt amid rising threats Europe News Sophie Adenot becomes first French woman to conduct spacewalk at ISS Europe News Risky jumps from France's Marseille corniche rise in popularity Europe News At least 10 killed in Russian strike in northeast Ukraine's Kharkiv region, governor says Europe News Hungary opens sluice and sinks barges to protect nuclear plant as Danube levels fall Ecotech Pocket-sized sensors and mobile apps are changing how Londoners track air pollution Zambia Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of vote, officials say ADVERTISEMENT USA Opening statements begin in long-awaited trial almost 30 years after hip-hop star Tupac Shakur was murdered Europe News Viennese woman takes city to court over toilet fees Israel Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough Europe News Stellantis recalls 955,000 cars: New setback for group's credibility USA Hayden Panettiere: Authorities investigating cause of death as US media speculate on 'overdose' Earth News 'Our house is on fire, Andy': Activists send stark message to PM over new oil and gas drilling USA Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks Yemen Yemen risks return to 'full-scale conflict' if Houthi strikes continue, UN rights chief warns ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT