TOURISM IN MURCIA

The Puente de los Peligros is an arched stone bridge, completed in 1742. It is the
oldest bridge of the city so it is known as old bridge as opposed to the new bridge or
from iron, built in 1903.
The Plaza de la Glorieta, also it is known as Paseo de la Glorieta o Glorieta de España,
which separates the space occupied by the Consistorial House and Palacio Episcopal’s
rear facade on Segura river. This is an open and garden area where the flowers, palms
and water fountains remember us the times in which this place was occupied by the
Prince’s palace and the Arenal zone. At the end of 17th century or beginnings of 19th
century the first buildings of this square were carried out and materials from old towers
of Santo Oficio Palace were used.
The Plaza del Cardenal Belluga is in the city centre. It represents the civil and
religious power because it is overlooked by Episcopal Palace’s buildings , the town hall
and the cathedral. It has a baroque style and it has suffered several modifications over
the years. In 1885 a statue of Cardinal Belluga was placed and for that reason this
square is called in such a way. At present, it is a pedestrian zone where a large amount
of visitors spends the day observing the amazing baroque façade of the cathedral.
The Cathedral of Murcia. It is an important piece of Spanish baroque. It is one of the
most important buildings of the city and Murcia Region. It presents different
architectonic styles from gothic to neoclassicism. Although the construction started in
the late 14th century, it was necessary to modify the facade and extend the space in the
16th century, so the main entrance is baroque. One of the most appreciated parts of the
cathedral is its tower. The cathedral’s museum and its chapels are very beautiful. In the
museum you will be able to see trecente Italian paintings, Luca Giordano paintings and
impressive sculptures of Francisco Salzillo. As you have read the artistic style of the
building is very varied, its interior is Gothic; the facade is Baroque and it was made by
the Valencian architect and sculptor Jaume Bort I Meliá.
The Real Casino. It was built in the late 19th century and it contains many different
styles. Located in one of the major streets of the pedestrianised city centre - Trapería -
visitors are surprised by its eclecticism. For example, the façade is the work of architect
Pedro Cerdán Martínez, and contains both classical and modernist decorative elements.
Visitors find a Moorish patio built on two levels, topped by a great iron and glass dome.
From the patio you can access the gallery, an enormous covered passage serving as a
private street. It is used to access the different areas of the Casino, as well as being used
as a meeting place. Other visitable dependences are the patio called pompeyano of
neoclassical style and da

Traperia Street: It is one of the most typical streets of Murcian city. It is a pedestrian
street surrounded by important buildings and shops.

Platería Street. It is a traditional and crowded street in the old city. It was a jewellers
and silversmiths’ street.
Santo Domingo Square. It is also known as Market Square because there were
important commercial activities in the past.

The Romea Theatre. It is the main theatre of Murcia and one of the most important of
Spain. The façade belongs to eclecticism. It presents neoclassical characteristics and
modern details like the marquee and the wrought iron gate in the hall.

The Plaza de las Flores: It is an open space which is flanked by buildings of 19th
century. It acts as an important social relationships centre where there are some flowers
stalls, shops, restaurants and leisure centres.

The Real Monasterio de Santa Clara. It is a monastic complex of Poor Clares. It built
in the 14th century. It was the old muslim Seguir Alcázar of 13th century. It is one of the
greatest historical buildings because it provides some remains of the Arab palace. The
monastery also has a cloister, gothic choirs and a baroque church.
The Claustro de la Merced. It is of renaissance style, and nowadays it belongs to the
Murcia university. Its building was between 1604 and 1629. Although it was thought to
do it in marble because of economic problems the work was done in stone.