Girl in medieval costume at 14th C Castillo overlooking the hills near Lorca Murcia Spain
Pretty Andalucian girl costume 14th centiry headscarf smiling graceful hoding basket food sandstone wall sun fierce dress traditional Approximately one hour from the resort, the ancient town of Lorca is the ideal place to travel back in time. Its location, a strategic enclave between eastern Spain and Andalucia, always made it a prime site for settlements, as can be seen from its prehistoric cave paintings and relics dating back to Roman times such as the Milestone. For many years, its castle, built by the Arabs in the 13th century, marked the frontier between the Christian and Muslim kingdoms. Lorca is also known as 'the city of a hundred coats of arms' and is home to some of the most important examples of Spanish baroque, vestiges of the times when monastic orders and noble families filled the city with coats of arms, convents, sumptuous mansions and Renaissance buildings, which even today are still a poignant reminder of the city's illustrious past. As you explore the city's streets, you will discover how the present meets the past. There are five different themed routes around the city that will reveal the secrets of its façades, its palaces, churches and museums. While you are there, don't miss the Fortress of the Sun, where you will be transported to the Middle Ages to discover the fascinating history of Lorca: Workshop of Time, where leisure and culture, learning and fun are combined in an entertaining yet educational day out for all ages. Declared 'of national touristic interest', the Holy Week festivities in Lorca are worth a special mention. During the Easter processions, the streets are filled with sumptuous embroidery and costumes, magnificent Roman and Egyptian carriages, skilfully trained horses galloping up and down the parade, a unique atmosphere marked by the rivalry of two brotherhoods: the Blancos (White) and the Azules (Blue), with their respective images of the Holy Virgin, all contributing to a spectacular parade you will never forget.
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