July 11 to October 25 Leonardo da Vinci exhibition in Lorca

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Los Inventos de Leonardo at the MASS museum focuses on some of the inventions of the Renaissance genius

July 11 to October 25 Leonardo da Vinci exhibition in Lorca The Paso Azul brotherhood, one of those who organize and take part in the renowned Semana Santa celebrations of Lorca every Easter, is holding an exhibition entitled Los Inventos de Leonardo until 25^th October this year, with exhibits illustrating some of the brilliant inventions created by Leonardo da Vinci including wings for artificial flight measuring 5 metres across, the bicycle, a fighting chariot, the helicopter and a sculpted self-portrait.

The exhibits are, of course, replicas, but they are on a 1:1 scale and follow the exact instructions left by Leonardo in documents such as the Codex Atlanticus (1490). They illustrate to a certain degree the extent of the man’s genius, which encompassed mathematics, painting, sculpture, architecture, engineering, anatomy, biology and astronomy as well as other disciplines.

The exhibition can be visited at the MASS museum during normal opening hours (until October Monday to Saturday 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.30 to 20.00, Sundays and public holidays 10.30 to 14.00. From 1^st October onwards afternoon opening hours are brought forward 30 minutes).

When visiting Lorca one of your first ports of call should be the tourist office in Plaza de España (telephone 968 441914, email lorcaturismo@lorca.es).

For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today.

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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca

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The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites, and historic buildings, around which the modern City has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, the Jewish Quarter of the castle and Synagogue, Lorca Tourist Office Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen and the Teatro Guerra.

Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as an earthquake which measured 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives. Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative, which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings, some of which are currently still not open.

Lorca Tourist Office The tourist office itself has temporarily relocated until the renovations are completed and is on Calle San Patricio near the church.

Lorca also has an area of coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, in the Sierra de Almenara, which includes the beaches of, Puntas de Calnegre, Baño de las Mujeres, San Lorca Tourist Office Pedro, El Siscal, Cala Honda, Cuartel del Ciscar, Junquera, Cala de la Gruta, Cala Leña, Los Hierros, Cala Blanca and Playa Larga, although many are accessible only through agricultural exploitations.

However, in spite of its many attractions, the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter, (Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain. The week includes a Lorca Tourist Office series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.