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New Marco Topo family gymkhana activities in LorcaFamilies enjoy puzzle-solving challenges while learning about the castle and city centre of Lorca A new addition to the already wide range of visitor activities for visitors has been announced at the castle and in the old city centre of Lorca, where the popular..

MUVIC museum in Lorca devoted to the Via Crucis held during Easter WeekThe procession of the Stations of the Cross has been held in Lorca on Good Friday for over 400 years In March 2025 a new museum was opened in Lorca devoted entirely to the “Via Crucis” which is held every year during the famed Semana Santa celebrations..

Daily guided tours of the Palacio de Guevara in LorcaThe 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..

Until June 30 Complete visiting pack at Lorca castle including lunch at the castle restaurantSee 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..

New audio guide tour of the church of San Patricio IN ENGLISHVisit 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.. 11/06/2024

7 of the spookiest haunts in the Region of MurciaLocations to send chills down your spine even in the heat of the Costa Cálida summer! The Region of Murcia is renowned for its sunshine, the warmth of its climate and its people, the good living and the delicious food, but even the Costa Cálida..

The Lorca y Tú card offers discounts on guided tours and free entry to the castle and museumsA 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..

4 historic monuments and heritage sites in Murcia at risk of disappearingThe state of ruin of the structures has prompted their inclusion on the Red Heritage List Four architectural buildings in the Region of Murcia are very different from each other in terms of time period and design, but they share one common trait:.. 18/02/2022

The ruined castle of Xiquena in the north-west of LorcaA Moorish fortress on the Murcia-Andalucia boundary which was captured by Christians from the Moors in the 13th century The fortress of Xiquena is a ruined fortification very close to boundary between Murcia and Andalucía in the north-west of the large..

The CiuFRONT medieval museum in LorcaThe CiuFRONT is housed in the old church of Santa María la Mayor in Lorca The church of Santa María La Mayor The church of Santa María la Mayor in Lorca is one of the oldest still standing in the city, and to understand the location..

The Plaza de España in Lorca Buildings representing religious and political power cluster around the main square of Lorca The Plaza de España is the main central square in Lorca, and is surrounded by various of the oldest, largest, most important and most impressive buildings..

Lorca Castle the Fortress of the Sun 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..

Lorca visitors centre: Antiguo Convento de la Merced 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..

The coat of arms of the García de Alcaraz family in LorcaThe finest of all the sculpted coats of arms in Lorca The “Escudo de los García de Alcaraz” is one of the many emblems and shields which have led to Lorca sometimes being known as the “Ciudad de los Cien Escudos” (the city of..

The Casa del Corregidor in Lorca The former home of the Town Hall and the royal delegate to Lorca is next to the Town Hall The Casa del Corregidor in Lorca was originally built as the seat of the city council (or “Concejo”), a purpose which it served until 1740. At that point..

The convent and church of the Virgen de las Huertas in Lorca The Franciscan Order built their first church in Lorca on the remains of a Moorish palace The convent and Sanctuary of the Virgen de las Huertas is outside the city centre of Lorca, on the southern side of the River Guadalentín, and is devoted..

The Iglesia de Santiago in Lorca No church in Lorca suffered worse damage in the 2011 earthquakes than the Iglesia de Santiago The church of Santiago is one of many in Lorca, and although it is not the oldest, the largest or the most important in religious terms it has in many ways become..

The Iglesia del Carmen church in LorcaThe church was built by the Carmelites following their arrival in Lorca during the early 18th century The church devoted to the Virgen del Carmen in Lorca is one of the most impressive seen from the outside, and reflects the importance of the Carmelite Order..

The Casa de los Pérez-Monte or Casa de los Irurita in Lorca A 16th century aristocratic residence in the historic centre of Lorca The Casa de los Pérez-Monte, also known as the Casa de los Irurita and Edificio Castelar, is one of the many palatial residences which were built by wealthy aristocratic families..

The Excolegiata de San Patricio in LorcaThe Excolegiata is a cathedral-sized church in Lorca built between the 16th and 18th centuries Of all the historic and monumental buildings in Lorca perhaps the most important is the Excolegiata (or Antigua Colegiata) de San Patricio, which was originally..

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