LORCA, MONUMENTS AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
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The Plaza de España in Lorca Buildings representing religious and political power cluster around the main square of Lorca The Plaza de España is the main central square in Lorca, and is surrounded by various of the oldest, largest, most important and most impressive buildings..
Lorca Castle The Fortaleza del Sol The Fortaleza del Sol in Lorca A visit to Lorca castle is a great day out for families or those with an interest in history, its spacious grounds hosting several interesting displays which focus on Mediaeval Murcia and the many cultures which shaped the..
Lorca visitors centre: Antiguo Convento de la Merced The Lorca visitors’ centre in the former Convent of La Merced A good starting point for anyone visiting Lorca for the first time is the Centro de Visitantes located in the Antiguo Convento de la Merced. This an excellent base from which to work..
The Casa del Corregidor in Lorca The former home of the Town Hall and the royal delegate to Lorca is next to the Town Hall The Casa del Corregidor in Lorca was originally built as the seat of the city council (or “Concejo”), a purpose which it served until 1740. At that point..
The convent and church of the Virgen de las Huertas in Lorca The Franciscan Order built their first church in Lorca on the remains of a Moorish palace The convent and Sanctuary of the Virgen de las Huertas is outside the city centre of Lorca, on the southern side of the River Guadalentín, and is devoted..
The Iglesia de Santiago in Lorca No church in Lorca suffered worse damage in the 2011 earthquakes than the Iglesia de Santiago The church of Santiago is one of many in Lorca, and although it is not the oldest, the largest or the most important in religious terms it has in many ways become..
The Iglesia del Carmen church in LorcaThe church was built by the Carmelites following their arrival in Lorca during the early 18th century The church devoted to the Virgen del Carmen in Lorca is one of the most impressive seen from the outside, and reflects the importance of the Carmelite Order..
The Casa de los Pérez-Monte or Casa de los Irurita in Lorca A 16th century aristocratic residence in the historic centre of Lorca The Casa de los Pérez-Monte, also known as the Casa de los Irurita and Edificio Castelar, is one of the many palatial residences which were built by wealthy aristocratic families..
The Excolegiata de San Patricio in LorcaThe Excolegiata is a cathedral-sized church in Lorca built between the 16th and 18th centuries Of all the historic and monumental buildings in Lorca perhaps the most important is the Excolegiata (or Antigua Colegiata) de San Patricio, which was originally..
The church of San Mateo in LorcaThis Lorca church was begun by the Jesuits before they were expelled from Spain in 1773 Construction of what is now the parish church of San Mateo (Saint Matthew) in Lorca was started by members of the Jesuit Order after they were granted permission by King..
The Porche de San Antonio and the city wall of Lorca The gate of San Antonio stood on the eastern side of the defensive wall of Lorca The Porche de San Antonio is the only remaining mediaeval entrance gate left in the whole of the Murcia Region and is just one of the gates which used to provide entrance..
The Parroquía de San Cristóbal in LorcaThe church is the religious home of the Paso Encarnado in Lorca CLICK ON GALLERY IMAGES TO ENLARGE The church of San Cristóbal in Lorca is an unusual one in terms at least of its location, in that it stands on the “wrong” side of..
The convent church of San Francisco in LorcaThe Iglesia de San Francisco is the home of the Paso Azul in Lorca The 17th and 18th century church belonging to the monastery of San Francisco in Lorca is inextricably associated with the Hermandad de los Labradores, otherwise known as the Paso Azul, and..
The Casa de los Marín Ponce de León in Lorca A historic and prestigious family residence in Lorca featuring a Roman milestone at one corner The Casa de los Marín Ponce de León is one of the many palatial residences which were built by wealthy aristocratic families in past centuries..
The Casa de los Alburquerques in Lorca The 16th century noble residence is now home to the municipal archive of Lorca The Casa de los Alburquerque is one of the many noble houses and palatial residences in Lorca which led to it being nicknamed the “Ciudad de los Cien Escudos”..
The archaeological museum in Lorca The oldest cloth in Europe and a journey through the history of Lorca from pre-history until the 15th century By no means every town or city in Spain has enough archaeological wealth to boast its own museum, but in the case of Lorca the sites which are..
The Casino of Lorca The Artistic and Literary Casino of Lorca was built in the late 19th century It is a common misconception among native English speakers that the word “casino” refers exclusively to a place for gambling, but in Spain these institutions first..
The Casa de los Mula in Lorca An 18th century residence in the Plaza de Juan Moreno in Lorca The 18th-century Casa de Los Mula, also known as the Casa de los Menchirón Pérez-Monte, is one of the palatial residences which during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries came..
The Palacio de los Condes de San Julián in Lorca A fortress-like family residence in the historic centre of Lorca The Casa de los Condes de San Julián is one of the many palatial residences which were built by wealthy aristocratic families in past centuries in Lorca, earning the city the nickname..
Roman milestones in Lorca The most visible milestone in Lorca is a replica which is now part of the Casa de los Marín Ponce Relatively little is known about Lorca during the centuries of Roman occupation in the Iberian Peninsula, except that it was known as Eliocroca (see..
The Casa Consistorial, the Town Hall of Lorca The Town Hall of Lorca was originally a prison before suffering earthquake damage The Casa Consistorial is the name given in Lorca to the main Town Hall building, which stands at one end of the Plaza de España in the city centre almost opposite..
Casa de José Musso Valiente in Lorca Musso Valiente was an influential Lorca-born writer and politician in the early 19th century The former home of José Musso Valiente is one of the many noble residences to have been returned to their former splendour in the centre of Lorca following..
The ruined church of San Lázaro in Lorca There are plans to restore the 15th century chapel on the lower slopes of the castle hill in Lorca The chapel of San Lázaro is on the edge of one of the higher quarters of Lorca, on the slopes of the hill on top of which the castle and the Parador..
The Pasarela Manterola pedestrian bridge in Lorca The oval-shaped footbridge spans the Guadalentín in the centre of Lorca The Pasarela Manterola is a pedestrian bridge in Lorca which crosses the river bed of the Guadalentín, a channel which is usually dry but can become a raging torrent..
The Puente de la Torta in the eastern outskirts of Lorca The footbridge was built in 1910 and links the Alamedas of Lorca with the Santa Quiteria events venue The Puente de la Torta is a footbridge in Lorca which crosses the Rambla de la Tiata in the eastern outskirts of the city, linking the leafy Alamedas..
The Palacio de Guevara in Lorca A magnificent 17th century baroque residence in the centre of Lorca The Palacio de Guevara, sometimes known as the Casa de las Columnas, is the most representative baroque building in the historic city centre of Lorca, and was officially recognized as..
The Ermita de San Roque, the oldest church in LorcaThe hermitage has been converted into a belén museum The modest Ermita de San Roque y San Sebastían church in Lorca is the oldest in the city, having stood since the 14th century on a spot commanding impressive views in the Altamira area...
The Mediaeval Jewish quarter and Synagogue in Lorca These were discovered during works to build a new Parador Hotel During construction works to build the Parador Hotel in Lorca, the remains of the only known Mediaeval Jewish Synagogue within the Region of Murcia was discovered, as part of the Jewish..
Casa-Museo Huerto Ruano exhibition venue in LorcaThe Huerto Ruano is the best example of Modernist and Eclectic architecture in Lorca The Palacete Huerto Ruano is one of the more recent palatial residences built by the wealthy and the aristocracy in Lorca, and dates from the 19th century, when Raimundo Ruano..
Teatro Guerra LorcaTeatro Guerra Lorca, ticketing information and map The Teatro Guerra holds the distinction of being the oldest theatre in the Region of Murcia, having opened in its current format in 1861. It's a typical architectural building of the period, with a central..
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