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 exhibition at the MASS museum in Lorca traces the development of Rome into the leading world power A special exhibition entitled “Roma Eterna” is running at the Museo del Paso Azul in Lorca until the end of June, creating a journey through time to explain how Rome developed from the legend of its foundation by Romulus and Remus to become the dominant metropolis of the western world and the source of one of the most influential civilizations..

Free musical entertainment from top DJs at the bullring in Lorca The “Coso de Sutullena” bullring in Lorca is hosting this year’s edition of the Sunfest Spring music festival in Lorca on Saturday May 3, with local DJs Edition’ Koni Deejay, Iván Belmonte, Diego Cano and Pedrofeder backing up the starring performance of the internationally renowned Oscar Herrera between 17.30 and 22.30. The aim of this festival, according to Councillor..

See the remains of the Jewish synagogue and the two most important towers at Lorca castle The magnificent castle of Lorca, standing high above the city in a location which made it impregnable throughout the constant struggle between Moors and Christians in the part of Sapin in the Middle Ages, is offering a complete visiting package throughout this spring, ending with a meal based on the Sephardic Jewish traditions which were prevalent in the..

The stories behind the two buildings date back to the conquest of Lorca by Christian forces in the 13th century The Santuario de la Virgen de las Huertas in Lorca is an extraordinary site where visitors can in effect see two historical buildings in one, with the church and Franciscan monastery of the patron of the city having built above the remains of the Caliphs’ Palace which dates from the time of Moorish rule in the Region of Murcia, prior..

A children’s musical with a message at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca Composed and musically directed by Julio Vaquero, this version of The Little Mermaid in Spanish is a slightly different musical which transmits a message about the importance of taking care of Mother Earth and the natural environment in the face of climate change. Come along on a journey with Ariel and the rest in a magical and innovative voyage across the seas..

Classic Russian drama performed in Spanish at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca Bringing the Russian playwright Anton Chekov into the 21st century, this production of Three Sisters in Spanish by María Rodríguez is a rather unusual one in that the three main characters, Olga, Masha and Irina, are all played by male actors, Marcos Montagud, Mario Salas de Rueda and José Ortuño. This work was first performed at the Moscow Art Theatre..

The city of Lorca is an open-air museum of historic architecture and monuments! One of the events being held in Lorca on Saturday 17th May this year to commemorate International Museums Day is this free guided tour of the historic city centre, staring at 17.30 next to the statue of Alfonso X (the man who conquered much of Murcia from the Moors in the 13th century) in the Plaza de España and lasting approximately 90 minutes. Along the route..

The children’s classic in Spanish at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca Based on Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book stories, published as long ago as 1894, this family musical in Spanish is perfect for all the family from the first note to the last as it traces the adventures of Mowgli. At the same time, the production aims to transmit messages related to social and family values, as well as learning and respect for the natural environment..

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..