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November 9 Fuenteovejuna classical Spanish drama in Yecla

The classic play by Lope de Vega at the Teatro Concha Segura in Yecla

November 9 Fuenteovejuna classical Spanish drama in Yecla The drama Fuenteovejuna was written during the time of Shakespeare by Spanish playwright Lope de and was first published in 1619. However, it is believed to have been written some 5 years earlier.

The plot is based on a historical incident which took place in the village of Fuenteovejuna in 1476. On the orders of the Order of Calatrava, Fernán Gómez de Guzmán mistreated the villagers, who banded together and killed him, and when a magistrate was sent by King Fernando I of Aragon the villagers responded to all questions by stating "Fuenteovejuna did it", even when threatened with torture.

This performance by the Tablas Teatro company begins on November 9 at 20.00 with tickets available for 6 euros online here.

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Oficina de Turismo de Yecla

Yecla Tourist Office 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.

Yecla Tourist Office 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 Tourist Office 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.

Yecla Tourist Office 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.