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The Directorate General of Fine Arts and Cultural Assets 380,000 euros goes to the second phase of the restoration work of the Collegiate Church of San Patricio de Lorca, which will be undertaken within three years.

St. Patrick's recovery, said the director general of Fine Arts and Cultural Heritage, Enrique Ujaldón, "will be a milestone in restoring the cultural heritage of Lorca."

Ujaldón, also recalled the restoration works are being undertaken at the Palacio Guevara in the municipality, said that "very soon this town is as it deserves, with its landmark buildings put up for the enjoyment of all citizens and tourists visiting the City of Sun. "

The performances in the Collegiate Church of San Patricio de Lorca, declared a Historic-Artistic and Cultural Interest Monument category, will be held both outside and inside the church, specifically in the chapel, chapter house and priestly terrace.

Inside and chapels will be carried out actions to consolidate the domes cracked, fixation and restoration of the finishes and cleaning, reinforcement, waterproofing (treatment to prevent seepage of water or water vapor) and blocks altered restitution.

Furthermore, in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Fortress will be undertaken restoration work of moisture from the covers that have altered ornaments carved stonework.

In the chapter will recover the attics and the items will be consolidated terminals located on the cornices.

Finally, on the terrace presbytery is carried out by the recovery of areas necessary for proper water drainage and restoration of the balusters and damaged items.

In addition, in 2008 the General Directorate of Fine Arts and Cultural Assets 117,000 allocated for the drafting of the third phase of restoration work on the collegiate and 22,690 euros for the first phase of work.

The Collegiate Church of San Patricio de Lorca is one of the main temples of the Region of Murcia and was built between the XVI-XVIII centuries, commemorating the victory in the battle of the Alporchones in 1452.

Was conceived and built as a cathedral proportions 'College distinguished' by Bull of Clement VII, on the old church of San Jorge.

Highlights its main entrance and inside the Renaissance style, consisting of three ships with twelve side chapels, eight in the ambulatory, choir, TransCore, sacristy and altar.

Source: CARM