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Catedral de Murcia - Domingo de Resurrección - Semana Santa - Abril 2003

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Plaza de Santo Domingo.

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A pleasant, popular spot where the church of the same name can be found. The facade of this baroque style church looks onto the neighbouring Plaza de Julián Romea where the Teatro Romea is situated.

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This is the most beautiful part of the city here one can find tall palm trees, plants and many flowers. Here too is the Ayuntamiento, the City Hall, built in 1848 and the Palacio Episcopal, again baroque, built between 1757 and 1760. Hugo Michiels:

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Plaza de Santa Eulalia.

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The baroque style Iglesia de Santa Eulalia houses works of the sculptor Francisco Salzillo.

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San Andrés.

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A baroque style church built between 1630 and 1732, it contains works of Salzillo and the image of the Virgen de la Arrixaca from the 12th century.

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Calle de la Trapería.

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This is one of Murcia's most characteristic streets. It is located in a popular pedestrian area in the old quarter of the city. Here you will find the 19th century Casino, decorated in Arab style. Hugo Michiels:

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Iglesia de San Nicolás.

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Completed in 1736 this church contains images of Juan de Mena and Alonso Cano. It is also home to the "Terno de San Nicolás", magnificent vestments embroidered in silk and gold.

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Iglesia de San Esteban.

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Gothic architecture with a porchway in the Spanish renaissance style and a baroque altarpiece.

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Iglesia de la Merced.

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Contains a beautiful and excessively ornate facade.

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The University.

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The Universidad is situated beside the Iglesia de la Merced, this former convent contains a beautiful renaissance style patio.

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The Cathedral

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Catedral de Murcia - Domingo de Resurrección - Semana Santa - Abril 2003
photo by: Jesus Fernandez Espinosa - Murcia4U.net

This is dedicated to Santa María. It is the monument which most represents Murcia and is surprising because of its originality and decorative richness. The main facade, which was built between 1736 and 1754, looks onto the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga. In this outstanding example of baroque stonemasonry, where architecture and sculpture are perfectly combined, the work resembles a huge altarpiece and among its columns, arches and niches many saints appear. The interior of the Cathedral is Mediterranean Gothic style (similar to the Cathedral of Valencia) and was started towards more..

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