March 22 Guided tour of the historic town centre and drum museum of Moratalla

Discover the history and Semana Santa traditions of Moratalla in the north-west of the Region of Murcia

This guided tour of the town of Moratalla, which is dominated by the medieval castle and impressive churches, begins at 11.00 on Saturday March 22 at the main entrance to the Town Hall, and the route through the old town centre includes the castle, the churches of La Asunción and San Francisco and the Teatro Trieta.

In addition, a visit is included to the Museo del Tambor, which commemorates the celebratory drumming which takes place throughout the town on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday every year.

Admission to the grounds of the castle is included in the 5-euro price of joining the tour (free for children under 10), which lasts approximately two hours. Reservations should be made online via the regional tourist board website here. 

Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended.

Further information is available from the tourist office of Moratalla (Calle Barrio Nuevo, telephone 968 730208, email turismo@ayuntamientomoratalla.net).

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