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The regional government investment in this space has led to a reorganization of traffic on the San Patricio carrerón and Chapterhouses that favors pedestrian traffic
The Minister of Public Works and Planning, José Ballesta, accompanied by the Mayor of Lorca, Francisco Jodar, today inaugurated work on the Plaza of Spain of Lorca and his environment, the regional government has carried out with an investment of more than 1.3 million euros.
"This space, consisting of the Plaza of Spain, the Plaza del Caño and the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga, is listed in the Historic Art of Lorca and has been restored thanks to the line of the autonomous government subsidies for the restoration of public spaces cultural interest, "said the adviser, who noted that this aid program has achieved a return to traditional configuration of access to the square itself, from Cardinal Belluga, by placing granite paving grids that brings uniformity to the whole .
In addition, the regional government investment in the Plaza of Spain has allowed a reorganization of traffic on the San Patricio carrerón and Chapter Houses, which supports pedestrian and showcases architectural elements of the environment by using common elements of street furniture and lighting combined with indigenous trees.
"Thus, the joint collaboration of the Autonomous Region and the city of Lorca is possible to recover one of the most emblematic historic areas of the municipality, strengthening the cultural and social identity of the inhabitants of the region of Guadalentín through commitment to heritage regional architecture of the area, "said the counselor José Ballesta.
A monumental
The current urban settings around the Plaza of Spain began to arise in the sixteenth century, when the city began to expand outside the city walls.
In the eighteenth century completed the steps of the Collegiate Church of San Patricio and added a second body to the building that now houses City Hall, the old jail.
Thus, the Plaza of Spain was set by the council, the Chapter Houses, the Collegiate and several family homes.
Similarly, the Plaza del Caño began to define their current provision in the sixteenth century, with the granary of the Bakers and the Casa del Corregidor, headquarters today are Municipal Archive and the courts respectively.
In this space, which takes its name from the source that supplied water to the population Lorca, is the front side of City Hall.
Source: CARM
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