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RELIGIOUS
AND CULTURAL

LORCA

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Lorca, known as the "Baroque City" because of the
important legacy of its historic centre, is where the
"Biblical-Passion Processions" are staged every year
during Holy Week, declared of International
Tourist Interest in 2007. Chariot riders, carriages,
horses, floats, fine gold and silk robes and the
famous rivalry between the Paso Blanco and Azul
make this one of the most spectacular events of Holy
Week in all of Spain.

The brilliant artistic heritage of the so-called "Sun
City" shines on its many monuments from different
eras. The Miliaria Column from the Roman period,
its castle with the Tower of the Espolón and
Alfonsina Tower and Christian contributions after
the Reconquista join the Porche de San Antonio, the
door of the old walled enclosure that surrounded the
city in the tenth century. Adding to this treasured
legacy are the numerous churches and convents that
range from the thirteenth to the fourteenth
centuries, the Baroque palaces and stately homes,
such as the Guevara Palace, los Condes de San
Julián Palace and the House of los Mula.

A highlight is the military fortress, heir to the
medieval citadel, which made it an impregnable
enclosure. In addition to the cobbled streets around
the Plaza de España, there are buildings featuring
popular architecture with a strong traditional
character, such as la Zapatería and la Cava.

Other monuments to help you discover the religious HOLY WEEK
dimension of Lorca include the Shrine of the Virgin EMBROIDERY MUSEUMS
de las Huertas, the Collegiate Church of San The Holy Week Embroidery moments of this original and images and thrones that are used
Patricio, the Monumental Complex of the Museum reminds us that it is popular demonstration of faith. in the processions during Holy
Calvary, declared of Cultural Interest, and the Easter throughout the year in These museums feature the Week, created by renowned
Museum of Bethlehem.
Lorca. Through its numerous cloths and banners of the sculptors. Another attraction is
exhibits, you'll discover the rich religious images for each access to the embroidery
heritage of the brotherhoods and brotherhood, as well as the workshops to witness the
the original and surprising remnants of the robes worn by creation of Lorca embroidery,
experience of the Biblical-Pas- historical figures who partook in crafted with the care and
sion processions. Various the life, passion and death of patience that makes this artisan
audio-visuals demonstrate the Jesus Christ technique an important part of
most impressive and moving Also exhibited are religious our Cultural Heritage.