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..

One of the most popular ways to enjoy the warm summer nights in Lorca Among the many events held during the summer at the Fortaleza del Sol, the castle of Lorca, one of the favourites in recent years has been the chance to enjoy a romantic dinner at the Las Caballerizas restaurant within the castle walls accompanied by live music on the warm summer nights of July and August. The unique setting of the main courtyard of the fortress allows diners..

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..

Feel the history in the stone walls of some of the most iconic buildings in Lorca During the summer of 2025 the tourist office of Lorca is holding twice-weekly guided tours of the most important historic buildings in the old city centre, allowing visitors to gain insights into the rich history of the city which for centuries stood on the boundary between the Catholic kingdoms of Spain and the Moorish territories of Al-Andalus. While the castle..

Enjoy a full evening at the historic Fortress of the Sun in Lorca There was a time when Lorca castle, now a fascinating tourist attraction and a rich source of historical information, was an active military fortification on the frontier between the Christian kingdoms of what is now Spain and the Islamic kingdom of Al- Andalus, and these evening dramatized tours of the “Fortress of the Sun” are led by a military character from that period..

A full evening package including guided tour and dinner in the Las Caballerizas restaurant inside the Fortress of the Sun Every summer the management of Lorca castle, one of the most iconic medieval fortifications in southern Spain, offers a selection of evening events to appeal to all members of the public, and 2025 is no exception with this complete package offering a great experience at the impregnable Fortress of the Sun. From the 13th..

One of a series of September events in Lorca to celebrate European Jewish Culture The numerous events in Lorca which are taking place in September in celebrating European Jewish Culture include this guided tour of the superb local archaeological museum on Saturday 6th, with the focus logically enough on the artifacts which have been unearthed from the remains of the medieval synagogue and Jewish quarter alongside the castle. Among the relics..

El Anillo de los Guevara brings to life the splendour of the 17th and 18th centuries in Lorca This dramatized tour (in Spanish) of the magnificent Palacio de Guevara in Lorca is a chance to see this iconic stately home in a different way, seen through the eyes of two of the most important nobles of Lorca during the 17th and 18th centuries. They were Juan de Guevara García de Alcaraz and his wife Isabel Pérez de Meca Ponce de León, and we..

Learn about early medieval Jewish culture through the stories of Devorah, your guide for the morning! The numerous events in Lorca which are taking place in September in celebrating European Jewish Culture include these two dramatized tours on Sunday 14th September, when a medieval character named Devorah tells us tales illuminating the history, lifestyle and customs of the Sephardic Jews in early medieval Spain. The tours begin at 11.30..

"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 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..