The palatial residence contains antique furniture from the last 350 years and important works of art Almost 13 years after the Casa de Guevara was closed to visitors after being damaged in the earthquakes which hit the city of Lorca on 11th May 2011, the palatial residence has now been fully restored and converted into a museum which opened to the public on 28th February 2024. Entering through the main doorway, built in the style of an altarpiece..

Visit and learn about the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio at your own pace A new tour is being offered in Lorca this summer of the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio, enabling both visitors and locals to enjoy the artistic heritage of the historic city every day of the week except on Mondays through visits in which audio guides are available in Spanish, English and French. These audio guides can be used either with headsets or..

A lesson in ancient history at the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca! The city of Lorca is renowned for its depictions of Biblical history during the spectacular processions of Easter Week every year, and it is therefore not so surprising that the municipal nativity scene installed in the Palacio de Guevara is similarly themed. Among the elements recreated in the patio of the Palacio de Guevara are the Towers of Herod, the library of Celsus in Ephesus..

Music, festive events, Father Christmas, fairground attractions and the Three Kings come to Lorca over the Christmas holidays The Christmas lights are now on and the decorations are up in the city of Lorca, the season of events in the Plaza de España has begun and a host of activities are scheduled over the coming weeks at the impressive castle, and the Town Hall has published the official program of events and activities over the Christmas..

The Lorca activity also includes a visit to the Torre Alfonsina keep of the castle Christmas may be mostly about presents for the kiddies, but it wouldn't be the festive season without plenty of sweet treats. At Lorca castle the youngsters are well catered for with this crumble cookie workshop on Friday December 26 starting at 10.30am and lasting 2 hours. During the morning those taking part will learn to make their own superb crumble..

A traditional welcome for 2026 at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca A traditional New Year concert along the lines of the world-famous one offered every year by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Austria is being held by the Orquesta Sinfónica de Lorca on Friday 2nd January at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano, starting at 20.30. Alongside the orchestra, conducted by Ginés Martínez Vera, are the choirs of the José Ibáñez Martín..

The refurbished palace welcomes back Lorca tourist office After the long refurbishment and restoration of the monumental Palacio de Guevara in Lorca the tourist office will be moving back to the building, offering services not only to those visiting the city as a whole but also those who are keen to see the interior of the palatial mansion. Like the office in the Plaza de España, the Palacio de Guevara boasts a central location and also the..

A 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 Lorca y Tú discount card offers complete freedom to get to know the city over a period of 12 months without rushing round and missing fascinating details. Among the benefits for cardholders..