Reduced prices all year round at many of the main attraction in the historic city of Lorca The Amigo de Lorca card acts as a tourism voucher enabling not only locals and residents but also visitors to the “City of the Sun” to enjoy the main tourism resources at discounted prices, or in some instances completely free of charge. There is a small registration fee, but the cost can easily be offset in just one day, so for regular visitors it..

Too much to see, not enough time to see it – limit yourself to one day in Lorca and you’ll be back for more! Lorca, “The City of the Sun”, is one of those cities best enjoyed while taking a leisurely a stroll, rather than adhering to a strictly planned itinerary, as its heritage, its sights and the local cuisine are almost certain to put paid to any intention to “see it all” in a specific timeframe. But on the other hand, there..

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..

Oficina de Turismo de Lorca The tourist information office in Lorca can be found centrally located in one of the most important buildings of the city: the Palacio de Guevara.  This is just a short walk from the Plaza de España, where the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio is located, and equally close to the historic Town Hall building and the traditional palatial houses which belonged to some of the most important families in  the..

The imposing might of the Fortaleza del Sol in Lorca A visit to Lorca castle makes the centrepiece of a great day out for families or those with an interest in history, its spacious grounds hosting several interesting displays which focus on Medieval Murcia and the many cultures which have shaped the Region throughout its long history. Nicknamed the Fortaleza del Sol (the fortress of the sun), the castle was never taken by force at any..

The Lorca visitors’ centre in the former Convent of La Merced A good starting point for anyone visiting Lorca for the first time is the Centro de Visitantes located in the Antiguo Convento de la Merced. This an excellent base from which to work as it is easy to find and there is plenty of parking alongside, making it a good location from which to pick up a map and head into the narrow streets of the city centre on foot, without becoming..

A magnificent 17th century baroque residence in the centre of Lorca The Palacio de Guevara, sometimes known as the Casa de las Columnas, is the most representative baroque building in the historic city centre of Lorca, and was officially recognized as an Item of Cultural Interest in 1984. Located on Calle Lope Gisbert alongside many other of the sumptuous residences occupied by the aristocracy of Lorca in the 18th and 19th centuries, it was..

The best-preserved 15th-century synagogue in Spain During construction work to build the Parador Hotel in Lorca the remains of the only known medieval synagogue within the Region of Murcia were discovered within the Jewish quarter inside the fortified walls of the Mediaeval castle. The synagogue is the only one known to exist in Spain which has not been re-used as a religious building following the tumultuous events of the 13th to 15th..