


Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative, which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings, some of which are currently still not open. Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as an earthquake which measured 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.

Amongst these are Lorca Castle, the Jewish Quarter of the castle and Synagogue, Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen and the Teatro Guerra. The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites, and historic buildings, around which the modern City has built its tourism industry. To go to the dedicated Lorca section, Click Lorca 9 (8 p.m.) Saturday, Mar 27 (8 p.m.)įor prices and ticket information, please call (212) 362-6000 or visit. Performances run through March 27, with Marco Armiliato conducting the final three evenings. Attila stars Ildar Abdrazakov in the title role, with Violeta Urmana as Odabella, Ramon Vargas as Foresto, Carlos Alvarez as Ezio and Samuel Ramey as Pope Leo. Miuccia Prada, in her debut opera production, and Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron collaborate on set and costume designs. The opera is presented in a new production by director Pierre Audi, who makes his Met debut.

Attila, Verdi’s ninth opera, takes place in the mid-fifth century as the remnants of the western Roman Empire crumble before the barbarian invasions. World-renowned conductor and revered Verdi specialist Riccardo Muti makes his Met debut with one of Verdi’s most rousing early operas.
