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area of Lorca decorate the façade. These statues carved are of Mary Natareloo Salazar flanked by figures of two naked female torsos. Inside the museum exhibits are in several sections arranged in a sequence. In the lobby and the first section of the museum the exhibits are: Prehistoric Palaeolithic (95000-32000 BC) and chalcolithic period (32,000 to 9000 BC) finds seen in the flint section consist of antiquaries of scrapers, knives and points used by the hunters and gatherers who lived in Black Hill of Jofré and the Correia in Lorca; utensils arrowheads, axes, polished piece, handmade pottery, beads of people who lived in the region of Lorca during the late Neolithic period (3500 BC); the Copper Age (3000 BC) findings of funerary objects found in the caves of the hills in Lorca; stone architecture of the

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which are still seen in the form of water systems in the older part of the castle. The Alfonsí Tower is of a rectangular shape which is built in the castle. The castle has a polygonal floor plan. The tower has three sections. Gothic vaulted ceilings are seen in its three sections. It also has the Espolón Tower. During the final stages of Christian reconquest, the Moors had taken refuge in the castle. Alphonse tower was added to the fort defences when Alfonso X had retaken the city in 1243 provided security to the turrets and crenels of the fort. The castle is now a popular place for holding fiestas and civic functions. The castle is also transformed into a theme park with fine display of "dioramas, actors in costumes and various gadgetry."

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peaceful with the calm sea; Cala Leña, part of the Blana Cove with backdrop of hills covered with good vegetation and facing crystal clear sea water; El Ciscar, a gravel beach surrounded by low hills; El Muerto beach with volcanic black sand and rock faces; La Galera gravel beach in the backdrop of a cove and rock cliffs covered by vegetation; Los Hierros, a gravel beach; Larga beach, a 500 m wide gravel beach; and La Junquera, a small gravely beach with rocky landforms. Calnegre beach is one of the best beaches in Spain

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first steam engine, the Sewer-Lorca railway opened in 1885 and the Baza-Lorca railway opened in 1890, bringing integration of the region in the domestic market, enabling the movement of mineral deposits and people. Restoration in the late 19th century brought with it a period of prosperity and political calm, the roundabouts of San Vicente, the

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Still today, its economy is largely based on agriculture and stock breeding (pigs and brown cows), although its service industries make it the commercial capital of the surrounding area. The economy of the town is thus dependent largely on export of pork products and textiles. It also has saltpetre,

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The Plaza de España (Spanish Square) is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city, located in the heart of Lorca's historical centre. Containing the Collegiate San Patricio and the Chambers of the Collegiate members, the Casa del Corregidor and Posito, the granary of the 16th century, amongst

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The Lorca Castle, which overlooks the city of Lorca from a strategic location, and is thus distinctly visible from a distance, was built by the Moorish inhabitants during the 13th century. Its history dates back to the Islamic period when it was built between 8th and 12th centuries; some remnants of

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is located in the renovated "House of Salazar" which had been built in the early seventeenth century. The museum is a store house of all the archaeological antiquaries found during excavations in several historical areas of Lorca and from other regions in Spain. Limestone statues made in the Lavant

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Lorca has launched a programme to boost its economy by attracting local, national and international industrial houses to set up base in the city and its precincts by identifying land for allotment to set up industrial parks, Research and Development (R&D) projects. Some of the important recent

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Lorca is studded with ancient monuments built in baroque architecture, Roman villas, palaces, unique works of art. In the central part of the town, La Casa de Guevara is one of the ancient baroque buildings built between 16th and 18th centuries by the Guevara family. Another historical monument is

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paradoxically brought about the beginning of population recovery, but in the post-World War II years the population stagnated as a result of emigration. But today the flow has been reversed: the leather, pottery, cement and butcheries make the municipality an agricultural and livestock industrial

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The municipality of Lorca extends to the Mediterranean. There are many beaches in its 8 km (5 mi) litoral stretch of the coast line surrounded by hills with coves with sparse to dense vegetation. Some of the popular beaches are: The Calnegre, a sand beach, 1200 m long and 20 m wide, is

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epidemics and recurring droughts brought famine to the region and brought about the emigration of more than twelve thousand people. By 1845 Lorca had become the largest and most populous municipality in Murcia. Trade declined during the first half of the century, although in 1865 it received its

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After the threat of war with Granada disappeared, the city changed in appearance, carrying out a series of urban reforms and developing trade. The numerous public works to be carried out attracted labourers from elsewhere, resulting in an increase in the population to 8,000 people. Among the new

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of the Black Hill in Lorca; the later part of the third millennium idols made from clay, bone and stone from the excavations from the Glorieta de San Vicente (Lorca city), one particular item of display is the triangular plate of stone painted in black with schematic rock art painting and other

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The city has many museums of which the Museo de Arqueologico Municipal maintained by the Plaza de Juan Moreno is popular. There is also an embroidery museum. The city hall has many paintings of battles that were fought in and around Lorca. Paintings of local artists are also on display here.

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In the seventeenth century, Lorca took shape as a modern city, but still had defensive duties due to the Ottoman threat along the coast. This century witnessed the expulsion of the Moors, the plague, which killed half the population, and droughts and locust plagues. Nevertheless, from 1660 a

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valley, likely because of the presence of water sources, mineral resources, and the strategic positiom along a natural communication route with Andalusia. On the hillside below the castle and the town archaeological digs have revealed the remains of an important population of the

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investors to develop corporate projects, approval of land programmes for development of Serrata Industrial Park by the Lorca Land and Housing firm (SUVILOR) to develop five parks, setup Health Sciences University Campus for the 2010–2011 under agreements with

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relate to allotment of 52 hectares (130 acres) of land for development through 60 local entrepreneurial projects, 77 hectares (190 acres) to promote investments that would create employment and maximize the Lorca economy, 130 hectares (320 acres) allotted to

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The Collegiate Church of San Patricio is a Renaissance-style building situated on the Plaza de España. It was declared a National Historic-Artistic site by decree of January 27, 1941. The Collegiate is the only one in Spain which is under the patronage of

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The municipality is very large at 1,676 km (647 sq mi) and has a range of geographical features, extending from the coastline to the mountainous areas of the northwest and northeast of the municipality. Lorca formed around the

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a town of Spain, province of Murcia, on the Sangonera, 80 kilometres (50 mi) W. of Carthagena. It has an old Moorish castle, and manufactures of silks, soap, dye-stuffs, leather, paper, etc... Near Liorca are important lead mines. Pop.

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On 30 April 1802, a great calamity struck the town of Lorca. The walls of a nearby reservoir gave way, flooding the town and destroying many buildings and killing up to 700 people. In the nineteenth century, the War of Independence and

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In 713, the Teodomiro Pact was signed, referring to the city and its domains with the name "Lurqa". Under this pact, the population was integrated into an autonomous Christian state, along with six other cities, governed by

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in the middle of the 16th century which was later totally rebuilt in the 17th century. It has many baroque altar pieces made by Ginés López in 1694. In the 18th century, Jerónimo Caballero added two high altarpieces of the

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tone, involving a large percentage of the population. The twentieth century in Lorca has been a technological take-off, with slow and gradual change of social structures, the specialization of the productive sectors, etc.

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in honour of the King. The city continued to grow, as in Arab times, and became the main town in an emerging rich agricultural region, although the border hindered economic development.

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Archaeological excavations in the Lorca area have revealed that it has been inhabited continuously since Neolithic times, 5,500 years ago. The earliest permanent settlement is in the

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Encyclopaedia metropolitana: or Universal dictionary of knowledge ... comprising the twofoldadvantage of a philosophical and an alphabetical arrangement, with appropriate engravings

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period over which a statue of San Vincente erected in the 15th century is an important landmark on the Columnia Milenaria." It is located on the located on the Calle de la Corredera

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firms. Further advantages cited for firms to set up their establishments in Lorca are the approved plans for the allotment of land of 100,000 m (1,100,000 sq ft) in

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animal on the shoulder blade; the two columns of Emperor Augustus (8–7 BC) and Emperor Diocletian; and the Roman period mosaics, faces of Venus and the nine females of the period.

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During the late Middle Ages, Lorca was a dangerous border town, spearhead of the Christian kingdom of Murcia (belonging to the Castilian crown) against the Moorish

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in the Muslim period when it became well known for its fertile soil and subsoil, and for its strategic location. It is situated on the southern slopes of the

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battled for control of the land; initially they both controlled the land up to the border on the north including the city of Larcia while in later years, the

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In the Middle Ages Lorca was the frontier city between Christian and Muslim Spain. Earlier, during the Roman period, it was the ancient Ilura or Heliocroca.

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on the spot of the old church of San Jorge. Construction, however, was delayed until 1704. The church features a baroque façade with Renaissance interiors.

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In the early twentieth century, intensive exploitation of mineral deposits of the coastal zone meant a revival of economic life in the region. The

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gunpowder, and lead-smelting works. In recent years, Lorca has experienced a population growth because of peasant immigration, mostly coming from

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valley can be seen between the mountainous area of the northwest and northeast and the higher land between the valley and the coastline

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and the identification of land for Zarcilla de Ramos, Zarzadilla de Totana, La Paca and Almendricos for development of industries.

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After most of the land and water supplies had been held for centuries by a minority of landowners and by Roman Catholic

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and the old part of the town, made up of narrow streets and alley-ways, achieved its present shape under Moorish rule.

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It has had the following incumbents, of both the lowest (episcopal) and intermediary (archiepiscopal) ranks :

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others They were built between the 16th and 18th centuries. The Plaza has been declared a Cultural Monument.

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On January 29, 2005, an earthquake of 4.6 magnitude on the Richter scale with epicentre in the districts of

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Cultural activity in Lorca is the Easter celebration, the Holy Week celebration popularly known as the

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to the east. The town of Lorca itself is located 58 kilometres (36 mi) southwest of the city of

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The primary care health centre with the fewest functions below are located in the municipality:

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in 1892, etc. were amongst the notable building developments of this time. The 1878 edition of

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as one of these kingdoms, first created in 1042, when Lorca declared its independence from the

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spectacular recovery and development began; amongst the construction of new buildings was the

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The town is situated at an elevation of 370 metres (1,200 ft) in eastern Spain between

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Lorca solum gratum, castrum super astra locatum, ensis minans pravis, regni tutissima clavis

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much further to the north. Several towns and villages lie in the municipality, including

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river in Central Spain. Irrigation channels were laid out all over the country by the

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Casino Artístico, Andalusian-style building, designed by Manuel Martínez Lorca.

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In 2008, Lorca received the annual Honorary Diploma of Europe Awards from the

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in south-eastern Spain, 58 kilometres (36 mi) southwest of the city of

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GigaCatholic on Elicirca bishopric, with titular incumbent biography links

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just to the north. Beyond this the C-3211 road connects it to the city of

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Campus Universitario de Ciencias Sociosanitarias (University of Murcia)

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dependency. This led to the formation of the Taifa kingdoms, with the

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Bradshaw's railway manual, shareholders' guide and official directory

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Medieval Iberia: readings from Christian, Muslim, and Jewish sources

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building, unusual in this part of the Region of Murcia, designed by

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the Iglesia de San Mateo, which has an impressive vaulted interior.

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and roughly 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the coastal town of

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Titular Archbishop Paul Clarence Schulte (1970.01.03 – 1984.02.17)

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King, Russell; Mas, Paolo de; Mansvelt-Beck, J. (February 2001).

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The public health system that exists in Lorca is managed by the

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is the oldest theatre in the Murcia Region, inaugurated in 1861.

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that overlooks the city of Lorca with Alfonis and Espolón Towers

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The taifa was shortly recreated in 1228, after the fall of the

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on 11 May 2011, killing at least nine people. Due to a shallow

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Puente de la Torta (1910), bridge built in 1910 from concrete

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Archetypal imagination: glimpses of the gods in life and art

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Smedley, Edward; Rose, Hugh James; Rose, Henry John (1845).

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Climate data for Lorca (1991-2020), extremes (1955-present)

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controlled the city and the land up to the southern border.

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Geography, environment and development in the Mediterranean

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Centro Integrado de Formación Profesional, rama sanitaria.

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Centro de Educación de Personas Adultas "Alto Guadalentín"

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The health centres below are placed in the municipality:

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in Spain that was not converted into a church after the

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suffered a terrible flood that took more than 50 lives.

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