Palace of Guevara

Visitin Hours:
From Monday to Friday:  9:30 a.m.-  2:00 p.m. and  4:30 p.m. - 7:30p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:   11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This is one of the best examples of civil Baroque in the Spanish Levante region, and its construction is attributed to Juan de Guevara García de Alcaraz. In the 19^th century, in underwent major renovation work, including the incorporation of decoration, furniture and paintings of the era.Concepción Sandoval, Baroness of Petré y Mayals, donated the palace to the town of Lorca at the end of the 20^th century to be restored and converted into a museum. 

The facade represents an impressive altarpiece with Solomonic columns where religious images are replaced by the family coat of arms and that of the Order of Santiago. The inner patio, with its arches supported by marble columns, leads to the garden and palace rooms.

Today the building is used as a museum and cultural activities, exhibitions and tours