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The offer is completed this summer with free guided tour "Caravaca, strolling through the Holy City" and visits to the church of San José and the Carmelite convent
The Department of Tourism of the City of Caravaca de la Cruz offer night Castle and Royal Basilica of the Holy Cross during visits next August.
More than 30,000 people have this activity and cultural tourism, now in its eleventh edition, with new characters and funny stories enjoyed.
In recent weeks it has prepared a theatrical tour with a component of humor and fun, while recreating outstanding episodes of the history of the shrine and the town of Caravaca.
This year, the plot unfolds in the late reign of Felipe V, specifically in 1743, when an outbreak of contagious fever that affected the population regularly starts.
It was just after the wonderful facade of the church of the Holy Cross and it's time to give the new church altarpieces, while beginning to recognize the first steps to build a new chapel of the Holy Cross Bath in Humilladero , next to the church of La Concepción.
"The scenario remains the strength and Basilica of Caravaca de la Cruz, but change in much of the historical content and the characters they play and weave the visit" has come as the coordinator of this activity, Indalecio Pozo.
On this occasion, the visit will be guided and interpreted by Francisco Musso, Knight of the Order of Santiago and sheriff of the Holy Office, among other honors.
Alongside such famous character in the history of Caravaca, we find the carver Blas Sáez, master altarpieces Sanctuary and Santa Clara, accompanied by Turkish and Maria de la Sombra, aides for what is third.
Well it stated that "these four characters are the drivers and leading teachers of the monumental complex, but require the involvement of people every night visit us, since they are prominent and essential to develop this unique tourist and cultural product actors."
The visits will take place from Tuesday to Sunday at 22.00.
Tickets are purchased directly at the gateway to the Castle or by reservation at the Museum of the Fiesta.
The ticket prices are: 5 euros regular pass, 4 euros for pensioners and young people (aged between 6 and 18 years) and children under 6 years, free admission.
For additional information, interested persons can contact the organization by phone 968 70 56 20 (from 10.00 to 14.00 and from 16.00 to 19.00).
Guided tours "Caravaca de la Cruz. Stroll through the Holy City"
On the other hand, it is running the sixth edition of the free activity "Caravaca de la Cruz. Stroll through the Holy City", organized by the Department of Tourism of the City of Caravaca de la Cruz in collaboration with the Institute of Tourism of the Region Murcia.
The next guided tours will take place on August 16 and September 20, at 11.15, taking as a starting point the Basilica of Vera Cruz.
Anyone who wishes, reservation of place in the Municipal Tourist Office (968 70 24 24), may participate in this tour through the old town and the main monumental areas of the city.
Guided tours of the church and convent of San José del Teresian Year visits
During the summer months, the Department of Tourism of the consistory continues caravaqueño offering guided tours of the church of San José visits and Carmelite convent, within the activities of the Teresian Year and on the occasion of the launch of the tourist route and cultural "Traces of Teresa".
These visits take place from Tuesday to Sunday at 12.30.
They are held on Saturdays at 12.30 and 16.30.
The price is $ 2 for adults and 1 euro for pensioners and children (under six years free).
For group visits, it is advisable to contact the Tourist Office (968 70 24 24).
Source: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz
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