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July 8 to 21 Ancient firearms exhibition in Yecla
Armas de los Siglos XVI y XVII at the Casa Municipal de Cultura in Yecla
The Asociación Siglo de Oro in Yecla, which was formed in 2022 and takes an interest in all things historical, particularly the reenactment of events and scenes from the 16th and 17th centuries, is holding an exhibition of firearms dating from the “Siglo de Oro” period between July 8 and 21.
The town of Yecla proudly maintains a loving relationship with arquebuses, which play a prominent part in the annual Fiestas Patronales every December (where earplugs are indispensable for those enjoying the spectacle as hundreds of gunshots are fired into the air during the processions!), and this exhibition has been created partly because of the interest it is bound to hold for locals. But of course visitors are also welcome to take the opportunity to admire numerous weapons (mostly faithful replicas built to the same specifications as 400 or 500 years ago).
All of the items on display were made by local craftsmen in Yecla.
The poster for the exhibition shows a scene from the Battle of San Marciano, which took place in Tuscany on August 2, 1554, and comes from a painting by Giorgio Vasani which now hangs in the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
The exhibition “Armas de los Siglos XVI y XVII” can be visited at the Casa Municipal de Cultura in Yecla (alongside the Cayetano de Mergelina archaeological museum, Calle España, 37, click for map) on weekdays from 19.00 to 21.00 and at the weekend from 10.00 to 13.00.
If visiting Yecla don’t forget to make sure one of your first ports of call is the tourist office (Plaza Mayor, 1, email turismo@yecla.es, telephone 968 754104).
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Yecla Today.
Address
Plaza Mayor, Casa de los Arcos, s/n 30510 YECLATel: 968 754 104
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Oficina de Turismo de Yecla
Yecla is a large municipality in the north of the Region of Murcia, home to just under 35,000 people, and these days is best known for its wines, which enjoy Denomination of Origin status, and its furniture production, which has its origins in the abundance of pine trees on the mountainsides and the high plateaux.
While visitors in the 21st century may be attracted primarily by wine tourism, the town (or city, as it was proclaimed in 1878) also has a wide historical, cultural and natural heritage, and an identity quite different from the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia. For this reason it is often grouped together with its neighbour and fellow wine-producing area Jumilla as part of the Altiplano area.
Yecla borders with Castilla-La Mancha and the Region of Valencia and is closer to Alicante coastal areas than much of Murcia. These visitors come to see the historic old town itself - an atmospheric and interesting place, crammed full of history - the natural beauty of Monte Arabí, with stunning views for those who enjoy the outdoors, the gastonomy and of course the wine route.
Yecla boasts cave paintings from 10,000 years ago in Monte Arabí, a Bronze Age settlement at El Arabilejo, Iberian remains in El Pulpillo and a Roman administrative centre at Los Torrejones as well as the remnants of the 11th century Moorish castle on the hill behind the town. More modern (and complete) testimony to the past are the buildings in the town centre, which include the grandiose Basílica de la Purísima, with its striking blue dome, the archaeological museum and the attractive Plaza Mayor, where the 16th century Town Hall stands alongside the Renaissance Casa de los Alarcos, the clock tower and the old grain store.
The tourist office holds a full selection of leaflets, maps, pre-planned routes, accommodation and restaurant options and information about visiting Yecla for both individuals and groups.
There is parking close to the tourist office, although those driving to Yecla for the first time are advised to park in Calle Perales.
For further information go to the home page of Yecla Today.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 8.00 to 15.00
Saturdays 10.30 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.30.
Public holidays 10.30 to 14.00
Click for map, Yecla tourist office
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