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Morning tourist routes start "Lorca, open for Restoration" (03/06/2011)

The Visitor Center 'Lorca Taller del Tiempo' opens its doors Saturday after the earthquake of May 11 and organized guided tour in which they will learn about the monuments of the city which have already begun the work of consolidation.

The Councillor of Tourism of the Municipality of Lorca, Francisco Montiel, today reported that "Lorca Taller del Tiempo" tourist routes start tomorrow "Lorca, open for Restoration", a new tourist product with which it wants to introduce visitors the historical heritage of the city, damage caused by earthquakes of May 11 and the restoration process has already begun.

Montiel explained that "although it was much the damage to the city, including its historical heritage, Lorca is slowly recovering. In this sense, the Visitors Center will be the first space tourist will open its doors after earthquake , and from there guided tours depart through which Lorca and tourists can see first hand how it is recovering Lorca's Heritage. "

These visits will begin in the Visitor Center, now more than ever is a true reflection of yesterday lorquino Heritage.

A visit to his show, we hold your hand through the history of Lorca from the earliest prehistoric inhabitants, through the Roman and medieval times border to Renaissance and Baroque splendor.

It also can learn about the traditions, crafts and the spirit of perseverance of the people of this city have always struggled to overcome the vicissitudes of fate.

A unique opportunity to see how the monuments were Lorca before the last earthquake of 11 May, monuments whose splendor is already recovering and it is found to get around the city.

The tour will continue reaching out to some of the most emblematic places in town to check in situ the devastating earthquake and the work already being done: Convent of La Merced, Conjunto Monumental de Santo Domingo, Guevara Palace, Church San Francisco, Church of Santiago, Plaza of Spain, Collegiate Church of San Patricio and San Antonio Porch.

Montiel explained that "this is a unique opportunity to understand how forces affect the nature of the life of the people and the heritage of a city, a chance to continue its support Lorca coming to visit, which is collaborating on the revaluation of its assets, the recovery of their business and generating jobs. "

The visits can be arranged in groups, but individuals will also be made for every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 am from the Visitor Center.

More information: 902 400 047 or info@lorcatallerdeltiempo.com.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca

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