Until March 15 Semana Santa photography exhibition in Lorca
Semana Santa en Lorca No hay Color by Carlos García Peñarrubia at the Palacio de Guevara
Without any doubt the best-known and most spectacular events during Easter Week in Lorca are the famed biblical parades, which fill the streets of the city centre with passion, colour and excitement, but alongside them it should not be forgotten that the “other” Semana Santa celebrations also take place in the form of ordered processions featuring religious sculptures representing scenes from the Passion of Christ, among others.
Iti s this aspect of Holy Week which is the subject of a photography exhibition by Carlos García Peñarrubia entitled “Semana Santa en Lorca. No hay color”, featuring images in black and White in stark contrast to the exquisite decorative embroideries of the biblical parades. The exhibition is being held at the Palacio de Guevara in the Baroque Room, and these images are a selection of the thousands taken by local photographer García Peñarrubia since he first began attending the Lorca processions at the age of around 9.
Even if you can’t make it to see the processions in Lorca in person, this exhibition will give you some idea of the events which transpire there every year! Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday de 10.45 to 14.00 and 16.45 to 19.30, Sundays 10.00 to 14.00.
For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office at the Palacio de Guevara (telephone 968 441914) or go to the home page of Lorca Today.
Address
Calle Lope Gisbert, 12, LorcaTel: 968 441914
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. Among these are Lorca Castle, the Jewish quarter of the castle and synagogue, 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 two earthquakes measuring 5.3 and 5.5 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011, claiming 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.
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 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.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today
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