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ARCHIVED - 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th April 2020 special Semana Santa tours in Lorca
This tour takes an inside tour of the Semana Santa in Lorca
Please note: dialogue is in Spanish, but this is a hugely visual tour.
Lorca is an extraordinary place to be during Semana Santa, as the incredible embroideries made by the Cofradías of the city parade in the processions of Easter Week.
This tour visits the principal embroidery museums where the extraordinary embroideries which parade during Semana Santa can be seen in all their splendour, varying the route to explore the different facets of this special week.
Tickets for this tour cost 7 euros and are free for children under the age of 12 accompanied by a paying adult.
The tour starts at 19:30 from the doorway of the former Convento de la Merced, Pta. de san Ginés, next to the parking area.
Prior booking essential.
Saturday 4th April: Sábado de Pasión. Departing from the visitor centre, the tour visits the headquarters of the Paso Negro, the religious buildings which are part of the headquarters and explains the process of the formation of the procession.
Monday 6th April: Lunes Santo. Departing from the visitors centre, this tour visits the storage area of the Cofradía Paso Blanco and its headquarters, attending a rehearsal in which the costaleros, who carry the enormous floats, practice manoeuvering these vast thrones ahead of the processions.
Tuesday 7th April: Martes Santo. Departing from the visitors centre, this tour visits the Paso Encarnado, watching as the Cofradía participates in the procesión del encuentro.
Wednesday 8th April: Miércoles Santo. Departing from the visitors centre this tour visits the storage area of the Paso Blanco and the monuments associated with it, moving on to the Paso morado where the construction of the vast tronos is explained.
Booking is essential as places are limited. To book contact Lorca Tourist Information Office or book directly online below
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