The capital of Murcia province is a large bustling city steeped
in Spanish history and culture.
Murcia offer visitors to Spain and residents a
fascinating opportunity to explore its architecture, narrow streets,
museums and above all its magnificent cathedral.
Murcia, the capital of this large province, is a lively, bustling city
full of Spanish history, great restaurants, tapas bars and theatres. Murcia
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The magnificent cathedral
The modern city of Murcia is set in a rich and fertile land. It
is a large city, with a population of 320,000, so when planning your
visit, you should allow plenty of time to visit the many places of interest.
In the old quarters of this attractive city is a labyrinth
of narrow streets with small shopping centres and traditional shops
selling pottery, silver and glass and other goods. Modern stores can
be found in the main city centre, and there are a several markets spread throughout the city.
One of the major attractions of the city is the Cathedral, a building
that was started in the 14th century and took a long four centuries
to complete! Its magnificent tower is an astonishing 92 metres high.
Inside the Cathedral is the museum of Holy Art, and across the square is the 18th century
Bishops Palace.
The churches scattered around the city are many. Some
particularly worth visiting are the Church of San Juan de Dios, which
also holds the museum of religious imagery and the Churches of San
Nicolás and San Miguel with their magnificent
altarpieces.
The tourist information office
Visit the 16th century Convent of San Esteban, the first Jesuit
school in Spain and where the Regional Government preside today.
Also worth visiting is the
Palace of Almudi which serves as an art centre, the city's Historical
Archive with its magnificent hall of columns and the ruins of the
old walls that encircled the town in 11th and 12th centuries.
And don't forget the 19th century Town Hall, the Romea Theatre and the casino
(of the same century), with the beautiful Louis XV ballroom and
Pompeian courtyards.
Museums include the Archaeological Museum,
the Science museum and the Museum devoted to Francisco Salzillo,
the painter and sculptor of religious imagery where you can view his
famous depictions of the Holy Week processions and nativity scene.
If you are seeking entertainment, the city has an array of
theatres and festivals. Restaurants, bars, tapas bars and terrace
restaurants line the city streets so you will never be short of a
place to eat and drink.
Just outside of the city, the nearby regional park of El Valle y
Carrascoy offers trekking and cycling facilities.