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Municipality in Region of Murcia, Spain
Photo: Jose Lorca, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Lorca is the third most populated city in the Murcia region, inhabited by approximately 93,000 people (2018). Placed inland, it's a baroque and renaissance city overlooked by its castle. Its Holy Week processions are renowned, just like its Lorca Rock Festival, also celebrated yearly.
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the Fortress of the Sun
The Lorca Castle, which overlooks the city of Lorca from a strategic location, and is distinctly visible from a distance, was built by the Moorish inhabitants during the 13th century. Its history dates back to the Islamic period when it was built between 8th and 12th centuries.
Spanish Square
In the heart of Lorca's historical centre. Containing the Collegiate San Patricio and the Chambers of the Collegiate members, the Casa del Corregidor and Posito, the granary of the 16th century, amongst others. They were built between the 16th and 18th centuries. The Plaza has been declared a Cultural Monument.
The Collegiate Church of San Patricio is a Renaissance-style building on the Plaza de España. The Collegiate is the only one in Spain which is under the patronage of St. Patrick. The dedication to the Irish saint, has its origins in the Battle of Los Alporchones, fought on March 17, 1452 (St. Patrick's Day) against people of the city of Granada. The church features a baroque façade with Renaissance interiors.
There are local trains from Murcia, which is connected to the rest of the Spanish railway network.
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