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November 13 to December 3 Living Stone, a photographic exhibition about traditional sculpture in Lorca

The Molina sisters at Piedra Viva have contributed greatly to the restoration of Lorca’s historical and architectural heritage

November 13 to December 3 Living Stone, a photographic exhibition about traditional sculpture in Lorca Artelor, the association of Lorca artisans, is holding an exhibition entitled “Piedra Viva. Hermanas Molina. La huella del tiempo: Arte en piedra y pintura mural” at the Pósito de Los Panaderos venue in the old centre of the city until 3rd December, with members of the public welcome to visit between 10.00 and 14.00 and from 17.00 to 19.00 every day of the week other than on Sundays and Mondays.

The exhibition shows how sculpture which uses natural stone requires not only artistic vision and skill but also a knowledge of geology, and illustrates the processes followed in order to transform rock into art.

Piedra Viva is a workshop and studio specializing in sculpture and restoration, and has been operating since 1988 under the auspices of sisters Paca and Eulalia Molina Manzanares, who use the “direct sculpture” technique. They have contributed significantly to the recovery of much of Lorca’s historical and architectural heritage, their sister Engracia playing a key role in the restoration side of the business.

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.

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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca

Lorca Tourist Office

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.

Lorca Tourist Office 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!

Lorca Tourist Office

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.