Museo del Belén. Ermita de San Roque
Small museum of the Asociación Belenista de Lorca (Lorca Nativity Scene Association) in the Ermita de San Roque, with pieces from the municipal nativity scenes.
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About the museum
The museum occupies the Ermita de San Roque (also called San Roque y San Sebastián), considered the oldest surviving Christian building in Lorca, first consecrated in the 14th century. It is run by the Asociación Belenista de Lorca, and it first opened at Christmas 2014, after the city's first living nativity scene.
The exhibition shows elements built over several years for the municipal nativity scenes (belenes), together with pieces sculpted by Ramón Cuenca, such as a temple of Isis, the rock-cut temple of Petra and a Hebrew city.
Highlights
- Pieces from the municipal nativity scenes of Lorca
- Works sculpted by Ramón Cuenca: temple of Isis, temple of Petra and a Hebrew city
- Ermita de San Roque, the oldest surviving Christian building in Lorca
Permanent exhibition
- Piezas de los belenes municipales – Elements of the municipal nativity scenes of Lorca and pieces sculpted by Ramón Cuenca.
- Founded
- 2014
- Operated by
- Asociación Belenista de Lorca
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The climb to the hermitage is steep and winding; the tourist information does not recommend it for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
There is parking higher up, near Calle Albaricos.
On foot from the centre it takes about 10 minutes by a steep, winding route; comfortable footwear is recommended and it is worth carrying a map from the tourist office. One possible route leaves from the church of San Francisco along Calle Narciso Yepes, through Plaza Alcolea and along Calle Ana Romero.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Group visits outside Christmas are arranged with the association by telephone. |
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