September 23 to November 23 Exhibition of documents relating to the medieval Jews in Lorca

"Memoria escrita de la presencia judía en Lorca" at the archaeological museum of Lorca

September 23 to November 23 Exhibition of documents relating to the medieval Jews in Lorca The numerous events in Lorca which are taking place in September in celebrating European Jewish Culture include the opening on 23^rd September of an exhibition entitled "Memoria escrita de la presencia judía en Lorca", offering a chance to see a range of historical documents reflecting the presence of an important Sephardic Jewish community in the city prior to the completion of the Reconquista in 1492.

This documentary evidence complements the physical remains found at the archaeological site of the synagogue alongside the castle, some of which are on display permanently at the superb museum, and which afford us insights into daily life for Jews in Spain in the early medieval period.

The exhibition runs until 23^rd November and opening hours at the museum are Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00, Sundays 10.00 to 14.00. Admission is free of charge and a visit is highly recommended!

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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.