Stepping into the 18th and 19th centuries' aristocracy and bourgeoisie's favored locale in Lorca, the Palacio de Guevara, or 'the house of columns', is positioned in Calle Lope Gisbert. Following the damage caused by the earthquake on 11 May 2011, the building was entirely rehabilitated and reinaugurated on 23 April 2013. Presently, it serves as a museum and hub for cultural activities, exhibitions, and guided tours. Constructed between 1691 and 1705, the palace belonged to the Guevara family and was fortified over time.
The palace's astonishing portada showcases four Salomonic columns and a central coat of arms crowned by the shield of the Order of Santiago. The interior houses a collection of paintings, featuring a large portrait of Don Juan de Guevara, as well as works by José Antolínez, 'il Sassoferrato', and a series of small portraits by Madrazo and his circle. The Palacio de Guevara's visiting hours are: Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 to 13:30 and 17:30 to 20:00, and Sundays: 10:30 to 14:00. Listed as a Bien de Interés Cultural, the Palacio de Guevara awaits your curious visit.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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