Have a Glimpse of Murcia
A metropolitan city rich in historical architecture yet modern is Murcia. The city is almost built in the heart of what is called in Spanish as Huerta (orchard or vineyard). The whole city itself is geographically situated between two mountains and close to the sea.
Before traveling to Murcia, it is best that you get information of what to expect from this city; first is that it experiences little rain and the climate is very unpredictable with severe heat experienced during summer and frost is common during winter.
The City of Murcia can be reached via its airport named Murcia-San Javier Airport which is located in the southeast portion of Murcia at the edge of Mar Menor. Travelers and holiday makers also fly in via the Alicante airport.
Orchard, dominately occupies a great part of the city hence this is the most known and very significant landscape. Aside from this, the city has vast expanse of landscapes that makes it appealing. The Regional Park is also within the city, the Carrascoy and the Valley. The sights to behold are the best part when traveling to this city, first off is the Cathedral of the Diocese of Cartagena, uniquely built with different styles, a mixture of Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical. If you’re one who is into designing the place is just for you. The Bishop’s Palace is a must for everyone to visit and have their picture taken, can be easily found in the square fronting the Cathedral is this colorful structure.
The city is pedestrian friendly especially when you see yourself being one with the rest of the locals walking along the streets of Plateria and Traperia. Significantly, Traperia covers the area from the Cathedral to Plaza Santo Domingo, where you the market place used to stand. Aside from walking, the other forms of transportation that you can use to see the whole city is via bus, tram or train.
Nothing more famous around Spain when the city of Murcia is mentioned is the Holy Week processions. The museum’s delicately detailed sculpture’s of the story of Christ’s crucifixion, is taken out and travels around the city in a what is called an elegant procession of flowers, candles is lit during night. The procession depicts the events that lead to the Crucifixion
Bando de la Huerta which happens on a Tuesday after the Holy Week is the most colorful and lively celebration in the city. This is the time where in Murcians done their traditional huertano clothes and they celebrate on the streets until the Entierro dela Sardina(Burial of the Sardine) parade which happens on a Saturday.
May is the month where in the city celebrates Murcia Three Cultures International Festival. This was created to promote a harmonious relationship between the three major cultures that inhabits the city namely Christians, Jews and Muslims. They share the cultures mainly through music and sometimes they hold symposiums.