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..

The site of the castle in Lorca has been occupied by fortifications for over 1,000 years Take yourself back to the Middle Ages and gain insights into what it meant to defend Lorca and the Guadalentín valley in centuries gone by with a visit to Lorca castle this spring, learning how to operate a bombardment catapult, one of the most important siege weapons of the medieval period. Add to your experience with a walk along the ramparts which looked..

The Orpheus Music Choir at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca Composed by Johannes Brahms between 1865 and 1868, the “German Requiem” is not only a Mass for the departed but also a meditation on the themes of life, death and eternal peace. Unlike most requiems, the score is based on lithurgical texts not in Latin but in German, and rather than climaxing with the Final Judgement, Brahms chose to focucs on the peaceful reconciliation of..

Join the medieval knights defending the impregnable fortress above the city of Lorca! Throughout the long weekend of Easter a special activity for all the family is being held at the “Fortaleza del Sol”, the imposing castle which has stood on the hill above Lorca since the expulsion of the Moors from the territory in the 1240s. During the Middle Ages the castle was never taken by enemy forces, and between 17th and 20th April you’re welcome..

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..

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..