Until November 17 Stabat Mater exhibition in Alhama de Murcia
The cult of the Virgen de los Dolores in a display at the Los Baños archaeological museum in Alhama
An exhibition of paintings and sculptures is being held at the Los Baños archaeological museum in Alhama de Murcia on the subject of “Stabat Mater”, the phrase which encapsulates the suffering of the Virgin Mary during the crucifixion of Jesus.
The figure of Mary has become known as the Virgen de los Dolores y la Soledad in the Region of Murcia (Our Lady of the Sorrows and the Loneliness), and this exhibition traces the history of her worship in the Region, including the miracle of the Virgen de las Lágrimas in Cabezo de Torres and ending in the current cult of the Virgen de los Dolores.
The display is organized by the Hermandad de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores with help from the Town Hall of Alhama and the Diocese of de Cartagena. Visiting times at Los Baños are Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00, Sundays 10.00 to 14.00.
For more information about Alhama, including news and upcoming events, visit the local tourist office or go to the home page of Alhama Today.
Address
Tourist Office Alhama de Murcia, Plaza Constitucion. Frente Auditorio, nº 10, 30840, ALHAMA DE MURCIATel: 968 633 512
Oficina de Turismo de Alhama de Murcia
Alhama de Murcia Tourist information office is located on the edge of the Plaza de la Constitución, just a few metres away from the underground car park and the Town hall of Alhama de Murcia.
The tourist office offers free guided audiotours in English which take visitors around the historical sites of interest in Alhama. These be loaned at any time, although allow an hour and a half to complete the tour, and when loaning the audio equipment visitors are asked to leave passports or ID cards with the tourist office.
The office also carries a full range of leaflets for the archaeological museum of Los Baños, which is built around the historic spa which gives Alhama its name, and the mountains of Sierra Espuña, which is also an important area within the municipality of Alhama. Areas such as El Berro and Gebas have a number of interesting routes which can be followed and there are several picnic areas and good walking routes within the Sierra Espuña natural park.
The tourist office also carries leaflets for the many cultural events and fiestas which take place in Alhama throughout the year, including Los Mayos, Semana Santa, Christmas,the Romería of La Candelaria and the Auto de los Reyes Magos in El Berro.
Opening Hours
Winter (September 16 – May 31)
- Tuesday to Friday: 9am-2pm and 4.30pm-7.30pm
- Saturdays: 10am-1pm
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
Summer (June 1 to September 15)
- Tuesday to Friday: 08.30 to 14.30
- Saturdays: 10.00 to 13.00
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
For more local information, including news and forthcoming events, visit the home page of Alhama Today.
