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The Fortress of the Sun receives the visit of 106 alféreces of the Special Academy of the Civil Guard of Aranjuez (06/07/2017)

The Castle of Lorca is reinforced as a monumental reference thanks to the periodic reception of this type of professional groups.

The officers of the Benemérita were accompanied by their Lieutenant Colonel and hands of Lorca and Murcia.

The Deputy Mayor of Lorca and Councilor for Tourism, Francisco Montiel, reported that a large group of students of the Special Academy of Civil Guard (Aranjuez) had the opportunity to know and enjoy throughout the day yesterday the tourist offer Offers the Fortress of the Sun. This is a visit in which a total of 106 civil guards students of first year of the mentioned institution participated, that were accompanied by their Lieutenant Colonel, also, of controls of the Benemérita in Lorca and Murcia.

Francisco Montiel explained that this group participated in a guided tour by the professionals of "Lorca, Taller del Tiempo", which toured the Alfonsina and Espolón towers, knowing the history that enclose the walls of the castle, a border stronghold between the Kingdoms of Castile and Granada during centuries, and main bulwark of the Christian reconquest until the capture of Granada at the end of century XV.

The civil guards received a detailed explanation of what life was like inside the walls of the Lorca castellar, as well as the urban evolution of the city as the Guadalentín Valley was pacified and the Lorca cams participated in the help of Vera and the region of the Vélez, among other nearby enclaves.

The Councilor for Tourism has indicated that the Fortress of the Sun has hosted visits of groups of different kinds (sports, cultural, school, professional ...) on a regular basis, which has allowed it to become a focus of reference in the field of tourism promotion of Throughout the Region.

The Castle of our city is a monument that we have the privilege of enjoying all the Lorca, symbolizing the strength and the pride of a town.

The Deputy Mayor has indicated that with the arrival of summer you can enjoy dinner on the terrace of "Las Caballerizas del Castillo de Lorca", an activity available every Thursday and Saturday of July at 21:30 with a menu of tapas that You can book and shop online, enjoying a healthy, simple and local cuisine.

Francisco Montiel noted that the guided tours called "The sunset of history" are also launched, which will be held every Thursday and Saturday of July at 20:30.

A specialized guide will explain the remains of the Jewish Quarter and the Synagogue and climb to the highest point of the city, the Torre Alfonsina, with breathtaking views of the entire Guadalentín Valley and spectacular sunsets.

It should be noted that the Fortress of the Sun also offers family-staged visits titled "The Guardian of the Stars".

This is an initiative aimed at the smallest of the house to be held on Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:00 pm, including a tour of the castle trying to help the guardian recover the joy of the stars of the summer sky.

Other activities that can be enjoyed this July, in particular this Saturday the 1st, are the Medieval Pasarela called "Sparkles in Dance", which includes a parade of jewelry and accessories inspired in the Middle Ages, as well as a dance show Organized by Cris Cobwer Design and Gym Dance Carmen Franco.

This proposal has free and open access.

On July 12th, from 9:00 p.m. on the terrace of the Caballerizas of the Castle of Lorca, in the "Musica & Tapas" section, there is an evening of flamenco versions with the most up-to-date rhythm styles.

This will be done by the group Lorca Akanda.

Also within the section "Sounds Stronghold" in the Festival "Trends, Summer Fest Lorca 17" organized by the Department of Culture and Festivities there will be concerts on 7 (The Secrets), 21 (Loquillo), 22 (Miguel Poveda) and 28 Of July (Chambao and Muchachito Bombo Infierno) in the courtyard of arms of the castle.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca

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