Also offer living history scenes, costumes exhibits San Clemente parties and visits to the tower Alfonsina |
The Councillor of Tourism of the Municipality of Lorca, Francisco Montiel, along with the Manager of "Lorca Taller del Tiempo", M ª Angeles Dormouse, announced that during the next weekend (28 and 29), Lorca Taller del Tiempo will to celebrate the sixth birthday of the Fortress of the Sun with a series of popular activities to celebrate this very important fact for the city, as was the enhancement and tourist use of the most important castle of the Region of Murcia, opened on 28 March 2003.
The mayor of Tourism has noted, in this sense that La Fortaleza del Sol is the crown jewel resort of Lorca, our flag and our image as a city important to offer our visitors.
Six years ago saw the light of the result of joint work of the Autonomous Community, the City Council, Chamber of Commerce and Ceclor for the recovery of our castle and its walls.
All we have to contemplate that it has been worth an area that was neglected, dirty and, of course, not an attraction for visitors.
This coming weekend we will celebrate not only the Fortaleza del Sol, in its new tourism concept, is six years, but commemorating the recovery for all citizens of the most beloved monument Lorca.
For this reason over the entire weekend, visitors can have fun with the mascot Ben Sakar, journey into the Time Machine, and visits to the Torre Alfonsina.
You can also enjoy special activities such as:
Making a game themed tracks in the Fortress of the Sun, with the appointment of Faithful Trail and gifts to the winners.
Medieval workshops in the cistern of the sea wall where we will learn to make leather goods, friendship bracelets, or learn to use the Rio.
A play area for the enjoyment of the smallest, with a medieval castle inflatable.
Costume Exhibition Federation San Clemente-cultural festival (Jews, Muslims and Christians) in the Great Cistern.
Display of drum and bugle bands of White Steps (Saturday 28) and Blue (Sunday 29).
Horses Exhibition, on the grounds of the Fortress of the Sun
Living history scenes, where some of the characters that once inhabited this fortress will be responsible for transporting to a different Middle Ages.
Falconry displays, with copies of Eagle Owl, owls, eagles and peregrine falcons Harry.
Archeology Workshop, in the archaeologist's Corner, to learn the remains left by our ancestors.
Tastings of local cuisine in one of the dishes with more acceptance among Lorca ... rice and turkey and beer tasting.
Along with this wide range, people can provide proof of Lorca or reside in the city will be presented with a special gift: the card Amig @ de Lorca Taller del Tiempo, which allows free access throughout the year at Lorca Castle and other places of interest such as museums and visitor center.
For this edition of 2009 has enjoyed the cooperation of the Steps White and Blue Holiday-Cultural Federation San Clemente and Star Lift signature celebration of all these activities.
Visiting hours for these days will be 10-thirty-thirty am to 5 pm on day placed open to all visitors who come to celebrate the sixth birthday of the sun's strength Those interested can obtain more information in the Visitor Center or by phone 902 400 047 (whose hours are from 9 ½ am to 2 pm and 4 to 7 pm).
You can also obtain more information on "Lorca Taller del Tiempo" by email info@lorcatallerdeltiempo.com
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca