Murcia, Spain

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8 Awesome Places to Visit in Murcia, Spain

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Murcia, Spain
Murcia, Spain
The capital of the Region of Murcia, this idyllic, laid back city is blessed with some of the finest specimens of Baroque architecture and a glorious history.
The Church of Saint Mary in Murcia
Cathedral of Murcia
Cathedral of Murcia
Built on the site of a mosque, the ornate cathedral is a potpourri of architectural styles from Gothic to Baroque.
Built on the site of a mosque, the ornate cathedral is a potpourri of architectural styles from Gothic to Baroque.
The Church of Saint Mary in Murcia
Boasting of the highest bell tower in Spain, the cathedral holds the remains of King Alfonso X of Castile, as stipulated in his will.
Boasting of the highest bell tower in Spain, the cathedral holds the remains of King Alfonso X of Castile, as stipulated in his will.

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Castle of Monteagudi (Monteagudo Castle)
Castle of Monteagudi (Monteagudo Castle)
Perched high atop a rocky mountain, the 9th century fortress still stands tall, easily distinguished by the statue of Christ.
Perched high atop a rocky mountain, the 9th century fortress still stands tall, easily distinguished by the statue of Christ.

Christ Statue on Monteagudo Spain

Real Casino de Murcia
Real Casino de Murcia
Real Casino de Murcia
A lavish, private 19th century club for the elite, you can arrange for a tour to admire its opulent interiors, including a courtyard inspired from palaces of Andalusia.
A lavish, private 19th century club for the elite, you can arrange for a tour to admire its opulent interiors, including a courtyard inspired from palaces of Andalusia.
Gourmet Appetizers
Plaza de las Flores (Plaza of Flowers)
Plaza de las Flores (Plaza of Flowers)
A lively square that bustles with shops, bars, and of course, florists!
A lively square that bustles with shops, bars, and of course, florists!
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Floridablanca Gardens
Floridablanca Gardens
Dotted by massive trees with gnarled roots, flower beds and benches, the oldest public park in the city is a haven for those seeking respite from the unforgiving sun.
Dotted by massive trees with gnarled roots, flower beds and benches, the oldest public park in the city is a haven for those seeking respite from the unforgiving sun.

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Museo Salzillo
Museo Salzillo
An outstanding museum devoted to the works of an 18th century local artist, Francisco Salzillo.
An outstanding museum devoted to the works of an 18th century local artist, Francisco Salzillo.

Museo Salzillo Murcia Spain

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Terra Natura Murcia
Terra Natura Murcia
A legion of animals from lions, giraffes and brown bears to endangered ones like European lynx and Iberian wolves coexist in habitats closely resembling their natural ones.
A legion of animals from lions, giraffes and brown bears to endangered ones like European lynx and Iberian wolves coexist in habitats closely resembling their natural ones.

Male Lion

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Make friends with the noble falcons in the Falconry Zone, and swim with playful sea lions at the Sea Lion Show!
Make friends with the noble falcons in the Falconry Zone, and swim with playful sea lions at the Sea Lion Show!

california sea lions

Murcia, Spain
Murcia Archaeological Museum
Murcia Archaeological Museum
Relics from Roman and Moorish legacies, and those from Bronze and Iron ages are the pride of this museum.
Relics from Roman and Moorish legacies, and those from Bronze and Iron ages are the pride of this museum.