MUVIC museum in Lorca devoted to the Via Crucis held during Easter Week
The 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 in the city, with the purpose of holding a range of exhibitions throughout the year.
The MUVIC museum already includes many items related to the procession along the Stations of the Criss as well as the large-scale image of “El Calvario” – the procession ends with a climb up the hill named after Calvary in Lorca. Pride of place at the moment goes to a collection of photographs by local professional David Giner Auñón, all of them depicting the Via Crucis and showing how it has developed over the years.
This exhibition can be seen until April 4 from Tuesday to Saturday between 10.30 and 13.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00.
Also included is the “Sagrada Cena” or “Mesa de los Apóstoles”, a painting of the Last Supper by the sculptor Nicolás Salzillo created in the year 1701.
The MUVIC museum in located in Calle Nogalte alongside the church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen in a recently restored building and has 198 square metres of floor space. It has been created by an initiative of the Paso Morado brotherhood, one of those which take part in the processions, and the Vía Crucis it is based on has been held in Lorca for over 400 years.
These days it takes place every Friday during Lent, but most importantly on Good Friday and on Friday of Sorrows (the week before Good Friday).
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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca
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, Plaza de España, the former Collegiate church of San Patricio, the municipal archaeological museum, the Casa Huerto Ruano, the Palacio de Guevara and the churches and convents of San Francisco, San Mateo, the Virgen de las Huertas, La Merced, El Carmen and many others.
Unfortunately, Lorca has been prone to natural disaster, suffering a severe flood in 1973 which killed 50 people, and a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.
Lorca also has an area of unspoilt coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, which includes the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Cala Calnegre and various others. Although only one is accessible by road others can be reached along dirt tracks!
In terms of fiestas, Lorca is synonymous with Easter (Semana Santa), its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status being famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azul) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.
In the Autumn Lorca also celebrates the Fiestas of San Clemente and a Feria and there are a series of important events throughout the year in the Recinto Ferial, as well as a busy cultural and sporting programme.
The tourist office relocated for 14 years to Calle San Patricio, near the church, but has now returned to its former premises alongside the Palacio de Guevara in the Plaza Concha Sandoval, or Plaza de la Bordadora (click for map).
Lorca also has an area of inspoilt 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 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 along difficult tracks or by boat!
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 series of processions 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.
Lorca also has a Parador hotel, located within the historic castle.
Opening hours for Lorca tourist office:
Every day of the year apart from 1st and 6th January and 25th December, 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30 (except Sunday afternoons).
These opening times are often extended and other information points created during the Semana Santa celebrations.
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