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..

Drafts and design ideas which resulted in Lorca holding some of the most spectacular Easter parades in Spain The MASS museum in Lorca, which is owned and run by the Paso Azul, one of the most important of the groups which take part in the spectacular Semana Santa processions every spring, is holding an exhibition until 8th December entitled “Bocetos que cambiaron la historia” (Sketches Which Changed History). The exhibition in the church..

"Memoria escrita de la presencia judía en Lorca" at the archaeological museum of Lorca The numerous events in Lorca which are taking place in September in celebrating European Jewish Culture include the opening on 23rd September of an exhibition entitled "Memoria escrita de la presencia judía en Lorca", offering a chance to see a range of historical documents reflecting the presence of an important Sephardic Jewish community..

The Chato Murciano pig and the prized rice of Calasparra are the stars of the show at 18 Lorca restaurants This gastronomic event in the city of Lorca between Friday 31st October and Sunday 16th November features two of the most iconic ingredients of the Region of Murcia, the rice grown locally in Calasparra and the meat of the Chato Murciano breed of pig. The Chato Murciano is a native of the Region of Murcia and is the only surviving native..

Teams of between 6 and 10 children compete for prizes at the Fortress of the Sun The Town Hall of Lorca is holding a series of gymkhana events at the castle above the city during November, free of charge, between 16.00 and 19.00 with prizes up for grabs for the w inning teams in each event. The “En Busca de la Espada” activity is designed for 10- to 16-year-olds and takes place on November 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16, with registration..

Discover some of the least visible elements of the city’s heritage at the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca This collection of 14 photographic panels at the of Lorca at the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca illustrates some of the hidden architectural details of the monumental buildings in the city centre, such as gargoyles and sculptures which are high above the ground and are therefore seldom if ever seen by members of the public. Each panel is accompanied..

Central American and music and universal classics at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca The Youth Orchestra of Costa Rica is currently touring Europe for the first time in 20 years and is playing a series of concerts in cities such as Madrid, Sevilla and Toledo as well as this one on Thursday 13th November at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca (open on weekday mornings from 11.00 to 14.00 and from Monday to Thursday 18.00 to 20.00)...

The Molina sisters at Piedra Viva have contributed greatly to the restoration of Lorca’s historical and architectural heritage Artelor, the association of Lorca artisans, is holding an exhibition entitled “Piedra Viva. Hermanas Molina. La huella del tiempo: Arte en piedra y pintura mural” at the Pósito de Los Panaderos venue in the old centre of the city until 3rd December, with members of the public welcome to visit between 10.00 and 14..

A 4.5-kilometre course up to the Fortaleza del Sol in Lorca The running race up to Lorca castle during the festivities prior to the Feast Day of San Clemente have become a fixture in the annual calenda of the municipality in recent years, and 2025 sees the 47th event and the 39th time it has consisted of running up to the medieval fortress. The race begins at 10.30 in the Plaza de Calderón and registration is available online here for just..

The 2025 Cineclub Paradiso season of free screenings is under way in Lorca The annual Cineclub Paradiso season of film screenings is under way at the Municipal Plastic Arts school in the Sutullena district of Lorca, featuring a series of free events between October and December 2025. Among these are two screenings of Jeremiah Johnson, directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Robert Redford, Will Geer and Allyn Ann Mclerie, on Thursday 4th December..

Teams of between 6 and 10 children compete for prizes at the Fortress of the Sun The Town Hall of Lorca began holding a series of gymkhana events at the castle above the city during November, free of charge, between 16.00 and 19.00 with prizes up for grabs for the w inning teams in each event, and so successful has this initiative proved that the activity has now been extended to two days in December. The “En Busca de la Espada” activity..

90 minutes of Christmas musical favourites at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca The “Así suena la Navidad” show at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca on Saturday 20th December consists of 90 minutes of traditional flamenco blended with some of Spain’s best-loved festive music of all time. This includes traditional Christmas songs such as “Carita Divina”, “Villancicos de Gloria”, “Los Quintos Mare” and “Sirva..

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..