| Murcia is the beautiful city that is the
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| | Besides the Mediterranean, you can enjoy
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| capital of a region of the same name.
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| | the Mar Menor, a small sea just inland
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| Located near Torrevieja on the Segura
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| | from the Mediterranean.
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| river in the southeastern section of
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| | One of the most popular gathering spots
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| Spain, it is located near a plain that
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| | in the city is Glorieta Square. Located
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| provides a perfect environment for
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| | in the center of town, alongside the
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| vegetable growing, so much so that the
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| | river, it is the location of city hall
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| city is known as the market garden of
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| | and a great place to visit. There are
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| Murcia.
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| | many such areas to stroll through and
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| There is so much to see and do in this
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| | shop in, including market square.
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| city, that we can only touch upon a few
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| | Murcia holds a number of festivals during
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| here. One of its most famous landmarks is
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| | the year, mostly with religious themes,
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| the Cathedral of the Diocese of
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| | so they take place on the major religious
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| Cartagena-Murcia. Although most of the
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| | holidays. Christmas, Easter and Three
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| construction of this cathedral was done
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| | Kings Day inspire the most elaborate and
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| between 1394 and 1465, it was only
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| | beautiful ones.
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| completed in 1792. The cathedral is an
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| | And one of the most popular and dramatic
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| interesting mix of architectural styles:
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| | events in the city of Murcia is the Holy
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| Renaissance, Gothic, Baroque and Rococo.
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| | Week Processions. Sculptures are actually
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| The Palacia Episcopal, or Bishop's Palace
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| | removed from museums and paraded through
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| was constructed during the 18th century
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| | town to replicate the walk that Christ
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| and is located near the Cathedral and is
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| | took on his way to the Cross. These
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| the home of the bishop of the diocese.
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| | processions continue night and day, with
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| One of the most interesting museums is
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| | the night time processions accompanied by
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| the the Museum of Science and Water. Here
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| | candlelight.
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| you can watch demonstrations or conduct
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| | Getting to Murcia couldn't be easier,
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| experiments, all dealing with water. The
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| | since there is an airport located only 45
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| shows and exhibits change constantly, so
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| | kilometers away, offering flights to an
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| there is always something new to see. The
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| | from most major cities. As with travel to
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| kids will enjoy this museum's
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| | any destination, you should compare
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| planetarium.
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| | airfares. You are sure to find great
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| But despite all of the museums and other
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| | bargains on the Internet, but many times
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| attractions of Murcia, the real draw for
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| | discount airlines do not advertise on the
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| most people is the sea. Since the city is
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| | Internet, and you will need to contact a
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| located on the Costa Blanca, you can be
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| | travel agent. It's always a good idea to
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| sure of soft white sand beaches and
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| | shop both and compare rates.
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| lovely sunny weather to enjoy them in.
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