Archaeological Museum of Lorca, Archaeological museum in Lorca, Spain
The Archaeological Museum of Lorca occupies a restored mansion with Italian architectural details and a carved stone entrance. Inside, the building displays collections of objects from different historical periods that were found in the surrounding region.
The museum was established in 1992 and displays finds arranged in time sequence going back to early human history. These collections document how people inhabited this region across different eras.
The collections show artifacts from different peoples who lived in the Lorca region over thousands of years. Visitors see Roman coins, Iberian pottery, and Islamic objects side by side, revealing how successive civilizations shaped the same territory.
The museum is typically open on weekday and weekend mornings and afternoons, though hours may vary seasonally. It is helpful to check in advance if special exhibitions or guided tours are being offered.
A distinctive feature is the tower within the stairwell that brings light from above into the rooms below. Its facade has multiple levels with openings that creatively channel daylight into the interior spaces.
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