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The Mayor highlighted in Madrid that Lorca have managed to make a virtue of necessity to rebuild the city, and advocates the development of tourism as a key to economic diversification, "We have received the solidarity of all Spain to face the tragedy of earthquakes and now we need your support to make our Easter hats are declared World Heritage Site. "

The Mayor of Lorca, Francisco Jodar, stressed this morning at the headquarters of the Journal Madrid Foundation in the capital of Spain, that the key to progress in the process of rebuilding the city after the earthquake of 2011 is "the force Lorca. "

The mayor said "we know that things get done, but recovery can be seen at street level in the more than 866 homes that are rebuilding, in our municipal buildings of historical heritage that have already reopened with greater splendor than ever, or continuous steps we took forward the City Council to allow new licenses of reconstruction. "

The Mayor stressed that "the consequences of earthquakes that have made us sharpen our wits, we had to invent new things and correct bureaucratic mazes that hindered the rebuilding of our city. The Lorca have managed to make a virtue of necessity and, despite some exceptions concerned, we can say that the earthquake has brought us closer to all citizens, has made us more humble and supportive. One of the most significant examples was the "Lorca, open for restoration" campaign, through which visitors came to our city could see how they were carried to term reconstruction work of our monuments. has been done a tremendous exercise of imagination, which has earned the distinction of Tourism Fairs in London and Madrid. "

Tourism and cultural heritage assets for the future of town

The mayor, who has made these statements during the presentation of the tourist city guide published by Everest, said, referring to the coastal tourism development in the municipality, "because we were late coming to an end," noting that the pursuit of quality is going to make any kind of action in this regard.

We have had the opportunity to see the mistakes that have been committed in other enclaves, and now we have the chance to make things right, away from excess and crowds and focus on a real, sustainable and respectful development with the natural environment we enjoy " .

Francisco Jodar has backed promotion Lorca's Holy Week as premier tourist attraction, stating that "we have received the solidarity of all Spain to face the tragedy of the earthquake, and now we need your support to make our Easter Hats be declared World Heritage Site. "

The mayor stressed as the main bet for the future of tourism in Lorca the enhancement of archaeological remains found on the grounds of the castle of the city, especially the synagogue and the Jewish Quarter, which have unique characteristics in Europe.

Note that the event was attended by senior journalists of Juan José Vicente (Director of the Journal Madrid Foundation) and Juan Manuel R. Bernaldo de Quirós (Director of Institutional Relations of the Editorial Everest.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca