Until November 29 Stunning exhibition of the paintings of Toval in Lorca

El Puente y El Mar at the Palacete del Huerto Ruano in Lorca

Until November 29 Stunning exhibition of the paintings of Toval in Lorca The widely acclaimed painter Cristóbal Pérez García ‘Toval’ is exhibiting a selection of his latest work at the Palacete del Huerto Ruano in Lorca until November 29, with admission free of charge on weekdays from 11.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00.

Toval has lived in the Region of Murcia for over 20 years and in this exhibition of over 50 canvases he focuses on oil paintings of landscapes and cityscapes. Among the cities depicted are London, New York, San Francisco, Madrid and Venice, and there are also incredibly hyper-realistic seascapes on view. This contrast in subject matter explains the title of the exhibition, “El puente y el mar” (The Bridge and the Sea).

Until November 29 Stunning exhibition of the paintings of Toval in Lorca During his career Toval has exhibited at hundreds of venues including some in Barcelona, Málaga, Madrid, London, Germany and France. He is considered one of the finest painters currently working in Murcia and has achieved international renown.

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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.