Art and culture in Lorca
AYUNTAMIENTO
The south wing of the current building, which used to be a city prison, was turned into the new rooms of the council when the building size was doubled.…
The south wing of the current building, which used to be a city prison, was turned into the new rooms of the council when the building size was doubled. Consequently it gained an overall aesthetic appearance more appropriate to the social sector that had became the most noble and illustrious sector in the city.
The extension of the building was based on the plans of Alfonso Ortiz de la Jara (a master mason from Caravaca), who respected the former order and style and combined both sides so harmoniously that it seems to be built in one go.
The building consists of a double and open loggia standing on smart Macael (a municipality of Almería) marble columns. Its style is Renaissance, which contrasts with the rich and ornate Baroque of that time. Next to the pediment which crowns the central arch with an iron and projecting balcony there are two sculptures from Juan de Uzeta symbolizing Justice (Justicia) and Charity (Caridad).
The Sala de Cabildos, the former plenary hall has been opened to visits. The secret chapel, which was added to this former hall in 1768, is still preserved. The most remarkable element can be worshipped, which is is the image of the Purísima (one of the numerous Spanish names for the Virgin). Its acquisition and authorship are not precisely known. In this regard, there is a unique fieldwork by Professor Mrs García Gainza, who points out the influence of that sculpted by Alonso Cano in 1655 for the Cathedral of Granada. According to her, it is related to Pedro de Mena's workshop around 1670.
As far as the paintings in the hall are concerned, a small collection of iconography relating to the military history of the city is exhibited.
If booked, Sala de Cabildos can be visited, which nowadays is used for different activities such as weddings receptions, talks, lectures, courses, press conferences, but especially for entertaining and visits.
The extension of the building was based on the plans of Alfonso Ortiz de la Jara (a master mason from Caravaca), who respected the former order and style and combined both sides so harmoniously that it seems to be built in one go.
The building consists of a double and open loggia standing on smart Macael (a municipality of Almería) marble columns. Its style is Renaissance, which contrasts with the rich and ornate Baroque of that time. Next to the pediment which crowns the central arch with an iron and projecting balcony there are two sculptures from Juan de Uzeta symbolizing Justice (Justicia) and Charity (Caridad).
The Sala de Cabildos, the former plenary hall has been opened to visits. The secret chapel, which was added to this former hall in 1768, is still preserved. The most remarkable element can be worshipped, which is is the image of the Purísima (one of the numerous Spanish names for the Virgin). Its acquisition and authorship are not precisely known. In this regard, there is a unique fieldwork by Professor Mrs García Gainza, who points out the influence of that sculpted by Alonso Cano in 1655 for the Cathedral of Granada. According to her, it is related to Pedro de Mena's workshop around 1670.
As far as the paintings in the hall are concerned, a small collection of iconography relating to the military history of the city is exhibited.
If booked, Sala de Cabildos can be visited, which nowadays is used for different activities such as weddings receptions, talks, lectures, courses, press conferences, but especially for entertaining and visits.
RUTA CULTURAL BARTOLOMÉ PÉREZ CASAS
VENTARIQUE TAPERÍA RESTAURANTE
En la pedanía lorquina de Tiata, se encuentra Ventarique Tapería Restaurante.
VENTA CRISTOBAL
A la entrada de Lorca, desde Murcia (Autovia A7). Es un buen lugar para degustar la comida mediterránea. Dispone de 3 salones y 4 reservados.
TAPERÍA ALBEDRÍO
En la céntrica plaza los Jardines de los Condes de San Julián. Dispone de terraza, ideal para todo tipo de público.
RTE CHINO CASA LIN
Restaurante de comida china. Situado en la arteria principal de la ciudad Avda. Juan Carlos I.
RESTAURANTE LAS CABALLERIZAS DEL CASTILLO DE LORCA
En el corazón del castillo de Lorca, ubicada en el patio de armas de la fortaleza en un edificio que fue una batería de cañones y acuartelamiento del…
RESTAURANTE GOLF RESORT
En plena naturaleza, en las montañas de la Almenara, un lugar privilegiado con vistas espectaculares entre montañas y verdes.
RESTAURANTE CASA ROBERTO
Una antigua casa de tres plantas adaptado a restaurante. De reciente apertura en la Calle Corredera y reabilitado con un gusto exquisito.
RESTAURANTE - TAPERÍA CUATRO BELLOTAS
Situado en el centro de la ciudad. Dispone de terraza al estar ubicado en una calle peatonal.
PEDRO'S PIZZA
En el barrio de San Diego, se ubica Pedro's Pizza un lugar ideal para degustar platos italianos y españoles.
PARADOR CASTILLO DE LORCA
El restaurante Helios se encuentra en la tercera planta del Parador, donde te esperan magníficas vistas sobre la ciudad.
MESON LORQUINO
Mesón con gran tradición en la ciudad. Junto a la Avenida Juan Carlos I, arteria principal de Lorca. Podrás degustar tapas o elegir entre el menú del…
MESÓN CASA DE LOS MUSSO
Ubicado en la recién restaurada Casa de D. José Musso y Valiente, primer alcalde constitucional de Lorca.
CERVECERÍA LAS COLUMNAS
Tapas variadas y platos combinados.
CASA TERE
En el barrio del Carmen, se encuentra Buda Bar, un local donde degustar arroces y tapas caseras.
CAFÉ BAR PLAZA DE ESPAÑA
Enclavado junto al Ayuntamiento de Lorca, en la Plaza de España. Dispone de terraza exterior en la Plaza de España.
CAFÉ BAR PHELAN'S IRISH PUB
Emplazado en pleno Casco Antiguo de Lorca, en la Plaza de España. Buen sito para desgustar unas tapas o unos platos. Abierto todo el día, desde el…
BAR RTE LA PARRILLA DE SAN VICENTE
En la céntrica Plaza de San Viente se ubica la Parrilla de San Vicente, con especialidad en tapas caseras y platos de la cocina mediterránea. Selección…
PLAZA DE TOROS DE LORCA
En 1891, el arquitecto Justo Millán Espinosa construyó las plazas de Lorca, Murcia, Cieza y Abarán. Fue inagurada el 29 de junio de 1892 con toros del…
CALA BLANCA
Inaccessible bay in the natural environment.
CINES ACEC ALMENARA
PIT CENTRO DE VISITANTES E INTERPRETACIÓN DE LORCA
Ofrece información turística local y regional. Venta de entradas al Castillo, museos de la ciudad y visitas guiadas, además de venta de souvenirs.
PIT CASTILLO DE LORCA
Ofrece información turística local y regional. Venta de entradas al Castillo, museos de la ciudad y visitas guiadas, además de venta de souvenirs.
LORCA - TOURIST OFFICE
It offers local and regional tourist information. Ticket sales to the Castle, city museums and guided tours, as well as souvenir sales.
NICOLÁS SALZILLO IL MAESTRO MUSEO DE BORDADOS PASO MORADO
The museum is located near the Parochial del Carmen Church. It displays exhibits, images, embroidery and other samples of the processional heritage of Paso…
MUSEO DEL BELÉN. ERMITA DE SAN ROQUE
The Nativity Museum is located in the Hermitage of San Roque and San Sebastian, in the medieval quarter of Lorca. It opens its doors at Christmas to…
MUPAEN. MUSEO DE BORDADOS DEL PASO ENCARNADO
Opened on May 10, 2002, the museum is very close to the parish church of San Cristóbal, home of the Archconfraternity. The museum has a library, offices,…
MUBBLA, MUSEO DE BORDADOS PASO BLANCO
muBBla is the Embroidery Museum of Paso Blanco, one of the brotherhoods of Holy Week in Lorca. The monumental complex of the convent of Santo Domingo houses…
MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO MUNICIPAL DE LORCA. MUAL
The visitor will find a completely renovated museum from the development of a new musealization, with which it has tried to enhance unity and clarity in the…
MUSEO AZUL DE LA SEMANA SANTA. MASS
The tradition of Lorca embroidery, candidate for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage, is the main protagonist, along with the image of the Stma.…
CIUFRONT MUSEO MEDIEVAL DE LORCA
El ciuFRONT Museo Medieval de Lorca surge de una iniciativa de la Federación San Clemente de Lorca con la misión de conservar, exponer y enriquecer el…
CENTRO DE VISITANTES
The Visitor Center of Lorca is located in the former Convent of La Merced of S. XVI. On its ground floor it hosts an exhibition about the history of Lorca.…
TORRE CAMPANARIO ANTIGUA COLEGIATA DE SAN PATRICIO
La Torre de San Patricio forma parte de la antigua colegiata de San Patricio, situada en la plaza de España (casco antiguo de la ciudad). Hay visitas…
TORRE ALFONSINA
The Torre Alfonsina is located inside the Castle - Fortaleza de Lorca. It was built in the 13th century under the mandate of the Castilian King Alfonso X el…
TEATRO GUERRA
Inaugurado en la primavera de 1861, el Teatro Guerra se convierte así en una muestra representativa de la arquitectura lorquina del s. XIX. Su…
SINAGOGA Y JUDERÍA DEL CASTILLO DE LORCA
Archaeological Park of the Castle and Synagogue In medieval Lorca the castle, and under the protection of the Alfonsina Tower, housed the city's Jewish…
SALAS CAPITULARES DE LA COLEGIATA DE SAN PATRICIO
En el S. XVIII se comienzan a levantar las Salas destinadas al Cabildo de la Insigne Colegial lorquina. La fachada se remató con la imagen de San Patricio.
REAL COLEGIO DE LA PURÍSIMA CONCEPCIÓN
El Real Colegio de la Purísima Concepción fue levantado en el S. XVIII con ayuda real como centro donde impartir clases de teología. Finalmente ha sido…
PUENTE DE LA ALBERCA
This bridge, also known as the Barrio Bridge because it joins the San Cristóbal neighborhood with the city, was designed by engineer Juan Moreno Rocafull…
PÓSITO DE LABRADORES
Edificio que hasta hace pocos años también albergó la Cárcel de la ciudad, por eso en la puerta principal se puede leer el cartel de CARCEL. Es un…
PORCHE DE SAN ANTONIO
La calle Zapatería va a desembocar en el Porche de San Antonio, también conocido como de San Ginés. Este complejo amurallado ofrece aún hoy día una…
PLAZA DEL CAÑO
La Plaza del Caño ya existía en el S. XVI, pero fue en la centuria del XIX cuando la tubería que llevaba el agua a la Plaza de España tuvo problemas de…
PLAZA DE ESPAÑA
Constituye el enclave monumental por excelencia. Adquirió su forma definitiva en el siglo XVIII, conceptuada como centro de poder, ya que en ella se…
CASA DE GUEVARA
The house of Guevara or the Columns, as it is also known, is the most significant building in the entire civil baroque of the city. Construction ordered by…
PALACETE HUERTO RUANO
The Palacete Huerto Ruano is located on the main street of Lorca, Juan Carlos I Avenue. It was the home of Raimundo Ruano, but he soon abandoned it and it…
SAN VICENTE FERRER AND COLUMNA MILIARIA
On the corner of the Casa de los Marín Ponce de León is a replica of a Roman milestone from the time of Augustus (8-2 BC), which was used as a pedestal…
IGLESIA DEL CARMEN
Formerly the Carmelite convent of San Indalecio, its construction began in 1741 when the Carmelite establishment was definitively formalised under the…
IGLESIA DE SANTIAGO
Cuenta la leyenda que el Apóstol Santigo predicó en el mismo lugar donde se levanta la Iglesia. Por esa misma razón en época medieval se levantó una…
IGLESIA DE SAN MATEO
The Church of San Mateo, which was more in the centre of the city, was moved to its current location in 1800, taking advantage of the old Jesuit building,…
IGLESIA DE SAN FRANCISCO
Almost nothing has been preserved of the architecture inaugurated in 1565, as the temple underwent a total reform at the end of the 17th century, to which a…
IGLESIA DE SAN CRISTÓBAL
Está situada en el barrio de San Cristóbal. En 1627 se documenta la construcción de alguna capilla y será en 1651 cuando se contrate la primera fachada,…
GRANERO DECIMAL
Edificio levantado por la Iglesia en el S. XVI para almacenar el diezmo, impuesto exigido a la población de la décima parte de la cosecha u otros bienes.…
ESCUDO DE LOS GARCÍA DE ALCARAZ
In front of the Plaza de la Bordadora, beginning the street of the Alamo and in the tower on the left, is the Coat of Arms of the García de Alcaraz family.…
CONVENTO DE LAS MADRES MECEDARIAS
Este convento comparte uso con el de Colegio regentado por las Madres Mecedarias. El convento se fundó en el S. XVI, pero hubo de ser reedificado en varias…
CONVENTO DE LA VIRGEN DE LAS HUERTAS
The Franciscan convent of Nuestra Señora la Real de las Huertas was built at the end of the 15th century, but the flood of 1653 destroyed it almost…
CONJUNTO MONUMENTAL DE EL CALVARIO
El conjunto de ermitas del Calvario de Lorca es de los más singulares de nuestra Región tanto por su antiguedad como por su configuración. Planteado por…
COMUNIDAD DE REGANTES
This building, currently occupied by the Irrigation Community, was acquired by Antonio Robles Vives, Minister Togado of the Royal Treasury, around 1786,…
CASTILLO DE LORCA
The Castle of Lorca is an ancient medieval fortress from the 11th to the 13th centuries. It was used over time to defend the border between the kingdoms of…
CASA DEL CORREGIDOR
From the old house of the Corregidor, which was concluded in 1750, only a small lodge remains, supported by three pillars on whose spandrels appear in…
CASA DE LOS ALBURQUERQUE
Esta casa se edificó en el S. XVI en la parte trasera del Concejo. En su fachada destacan los escudos familiares y una imagen de la Virgen de Monserrat. Es…
CASA DE LAS CARIÁTIDES
It dates from the end of the 19th century and is one of the most successful examples of eclectic architecture. Its interior has been restored taking care of…
CAPILLA DEL ROSARIO
The Chapel of the Rosary, attached to the Church of Sto. Domingo, is the religious headquarters of Paso Blanco. In 1707 the stone was suppressed and its…
AYUNTAMIENTO
The south wing of the current building, which used to be a city prison, was turned into the new rooms of the council when the building size was doubled.…
ANTIGUA COLEGIATA DE SAN PATRICIO
Among all the buildings of ecclesiastical character is without doubt the church of St. Patrick the most important. This temple is placed under the patronage…
MURALLA MEDIEVAL DE LA MERCED
En el S. XII los almohades decidieron reforzar aún más la madina de Lurqa ante la inminente llegada de las tropas cristianas. De esta época es el lienzo…
LAS ALAMEDAS
Las alamedas, lugares emblemáticos de la ciudad, son el espacio verde por excelencia de la ciudad de Lorca donde el turista puede pasear tranquilamente e…
HOLY WEEK IN LORCA
Up to this moment, for one reason or another, the peculiar way of celebrating the Holy Week in different towns of Región de Murcia has been pointed out.…
FESTIVITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
This festivities commemorate the taking of the city by the Alphonsine troops. Fights between Moorish and Christians in the fortress and the peace agreement…
CENTRO REGIONAL PARA LA ARTESANÍA
The Centre for Craftsmanship of Lorca is located in a building located between the Palace of Guevara and the Church of San Mateo. Inside, there is an…
CASA DEL ARTESANO, ANTIGUO PÓSITO DE PANADEROS
The Casa del Artesano is located in the old bakers' granary or bread house, built in the 16th century under the direction of the master builder of the…
AUDITORIO MARGARITA LOZANO
El auditorio Margarita Lozano de Lorca, inaugurado a finales de 2022, se integra dentro del recinto ferial IFELOR. Cuenta con una capacidad para 880…
RTE. LA ALAMEDA
"Bienvenido a Alameda! En Alameda, fusionamos lo mejor de la comida tradicional con una amplia variedad de opciones modernas. Ofrecemos un exquisito menú…