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The Lorca y Tú card offers discounts on guided tours and free entry to the castle and museumsA great way to enjoy 12 months of reduced price admission to most of the major tourist attractions in Lorca The attractions of the historic city of Lorca are so numerous that they are best visited over a couple of days, a week or throughout the year, and the..

4 historic monuments and heritage sites in Murcia at risk of disappearingThe state of ruin of the structures has prompted their inclusion on the Red Heritage List Four architectural buildings in the Region of Murcia are very different from each other in terms of time period and design, but they share one common trait:.. 18/02/2022

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 imposing might of the Fortaleza del Sol in Lorca A visit to Lorca castle makes the centrepiece of a great day out for families or those with an interest in history, its spacious grounds hosting several interesting displays which focus on Medieval..

Lorca visitors centre: Antiguo Convento de la Merced The Lorca visitors’ centre in the former Convent of La Merced PLEASE CLICK TO SEE TEMPORARY OPENING INFORMATION FOR SUMMER 2020 FOLLOWING THE COVID CRISIS A good starting point for anyone visiting Lorca for the first time is the Centro de Visitantes..

The coat of arms of the García de Alcaraz family in LorcaThe finest of all the sculpted coats of arms in Lorca The “Escudo de los García de Alcaraz” is one of the many emblems and shields which have led to Lorca sometimes being known as the “Ciudad de los Cien Escudos” (the city of..

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 Pósito de los Panaderos, the old grain store and meat and bread market of Lorca The Pósito is now home to the municipal historical archive of Lorca The Pósito de los Panaderos is one of the historic buildings clustered around the Plaza de España and the Plaza del Caño in the centre of Lorca, and dates..

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 medieval entrance gate left in the whole of the Region of Murcia and is just one of the gates which used to provide entrance..

The parish church of 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..

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Free open-air concerts in January..

Four musical evenings in the squares of Lorca during the month of January A new cycle of free open-air musical performances..

February 4 Natalia Lacunza in concert in Lorca
February 4 and 5 Peter Pan the Musical in Lorca
February 10 Pinocchio children’s musical at the Teatro Guerra..
Fiestas Lorca
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The Easter Week celebrations in Lorca are among the most spectacular in Spain The Semana Santa celebrations in Lorca are..

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Medieval Lorca takes centre stage..

Lorca promotes the year-round attractions stemming from its 244 years as a frontier city between Christian and Moorish Spain..

Lorca presents 2023 Semana Santa poster
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Wheelbarrows of seafood for 50 euros: bargain Lorca restaurant..
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Wheelbarrows of seafood for 50..

The Lorca eatery offers unlimited food and drink and a one of a kind dining experience Having a meal at Michelin starred..

19 delicious gastro experiences in and around Murcia, Cartagena..
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Where to stay in Lorca: hotels

Hotels in and around the historic city of Lorca Hotel Félix (*) Address: Calle Fuerzas Armadas, 30800 Lorca..

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The Museo Azul de la Semana Santa..

Lorca is famed for the embroideries featured in the annual biblical processions in Easter Week (Semana Santa) One of the..

The MuBBla embroidery museum in Lorca, embroideries of the Paso..
The “Nicolas Salzillo, Il Maestro” museum of the Paso Morado..
The MuPaEn embroidery museum in Lorca, the Paso Encarnado
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The Lorca y Tú card offers discounts..

A great way to enjoy 12 months of reduced price admission to most of the major tourist attractions in Lorca The attractions..

19 delicious gastro experiences in and around Murcia, Cartagena..
Lorca Castle the Fortaleza del Sol
The Excolegiata de San Patricio in Lorca
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