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Date Published: 06/11/2025

Three new miniature sculptures for the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca

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19^th-century works by Augustin Moreau-Vauthier have been restored in Lorca

Three new miniature sculptures for the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca The already impressive decoration at the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca has been made still more attractive this week with the addition of three new sculptures dating from the mid-19^th century, two of them by Augustin Moreau-Vauthier and the other of unknown provenance, after treatment at the municipal restoration workshop.

The Palacio de Guevara, also known as the Casa de las Columnas, was inhabited by noble occupants for approximately 300 years after it was built by Juan de Guevara and his son Gómez de Guevara, with the last owner apart from the Town Hall being Concepción Sandoval Moreno, Baroness of Petrés y de Mayals (1893-1988). Over that time a vast array of beautiful furniture was collected, some of the finest still being on display for visitors to admire at what has become one of the most popular destinations in Lorca since its reopening earlier this year.

The “new” sculptures are made out of Samak, a blend of zinc, aluminium, magnesium and copper, with elements of wood, and are between 45 and 58 cm high. They are as follows:

Allegory of History by Augustin Moreau-Vauthier (1831-1893), a young dancer holding a book in her left hand and a pen in her right. Her foot rests on a globe, synonymous with universal knowledge.
Allegory of Poetry by Augustin Moreau-Vauthier, another young dance holds Aphrodite’s lyre in her right hand and a sprig of almond tree in blossom in the right, symbolizing renovation and harmony.
Allegory of Agriculture (anonymous), a young country girl and a “putti”, the girl sowing seeds with the support of the angel, who brings innocence and purity.

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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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. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, Plaza de España, the former Collegiate church of San Patricio, the municipal archaeological museum, the Casa Huerto Ruano, the Palacio de Guevara and the churches and convents of San Francisco, San Mateo, the Virgen de las Huertas, La Merced, El Carmen and many others.

Unfortunately, Lorca has been prone to natural disaster, suffering a severe flood in 1973 which killed 50 people, and a Gota Fría on September 28^th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11^th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.

Lorca Tourist Office Lorca also has an area of unspoilt coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, which includes the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Cala Calnegre and various others. Although only one is accessible by road others can be reached along dirt tracks!

In terms of fiestas, Lorca is synonymous with Easter (Semana Santa), its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status being famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azul) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.

In the Autumn Lorca also celebrates the Fiestas of San Clemente and a Feria and there are a series of important events throughout the year in the Recinto Ferial, as well as a busy cultural and sporting programme.

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 Tourist Office Lorca also has an area of inspoilt 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.