How many times has the Botafumeiro fallen?

The Botafumeiro has been involved in several incidents throughout its history, such as:

  • in 1499, it flew out through the As Praterías door during a ceremony in the presence of Princess Catherine of Aragon;
  • in 1622, the rope broke and it fell to the ground without causing any injuries;
  • in 1937, during the Holy Year, it fell again, causing a loud noise that some mistook for a bomb explosion amid the Civil War.
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