Almudi Palace
When visiting Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort, The Almudi Palace would be a great place to spend some time.
The name “Almudí” comes from the measurement for grain, as it was once a grain silo for the city. All of the harvesters and merchants came here to trade in cereals, while the town council handed out the wheat to the bakers.
The Almudi Palace is a unique, imposing building located in the Plano de San Francisco and features many columns which recall the “Baroque style” of Murcia. The building was finished in 1440 by Esteban Fernández, and was reformed on various occasions throughout the XVI century. In the XVII century, some of its rooms were used temporarily to store weapons while the "Contraste" building was under completion.
The building later became the Law Court and today it is home to the City Archives, where the administrative documentation of the city and the "Huerta" has been kept since the XIII century. It is also an art center with an exhibition room in the grandiose hall.
Cathedral de Santa Maria
Murcia's most important monument is the Cathedral of Santa María, which is located to the north of the Palacio Episcopal (Bishop's Palace).
The Cathedral of Santa María is one of the finest Baroque buildings in the city containing some spectacular examples of the Gothic and Renaissance styles. The first stone was laid on the site in 1394, and the first mass was held in the mid-15th century. The richly ornamented building, with Corinthian columns, stone swoops and curves, and an incredible display of sculpted saints, was built in the 18th century.
A faded casket behind the main altar contains the heart of the medieval king Alfonso X the Wise. In the cathedral museum, look out for a haunting 14th-century altarpiece and an extraordinary solid silver Baroque monstrance.
Museum Ramon Gaya
Be sure to visit the Museum Ramon Gaya, which is one of Murcia’s most important museums. The museum is housed in a 19th century mansion, Casa Palarea, and was dedicated to the artist Ramon Gaya in 1990. The museum houses the work of Ramon Gaya, among many other famous artists, including Vazuquez and Rembrandt.
Museum Salzillo
The Salzillo Museum, a museum dedicated to the famous 18th century sculptor Francisco Salzillo, should be included in your must see sites.
The museum was founded in 1941 and currently showcases the work of this famous Spanish sculptor. Most of his sculptures have been neatly preserved and exhibited for the public to experience. Sazillo was one of the best Spanish Baroque artists dedicated to religious sculpture and his works definitely show off his passion for religion.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Learn the history of Murcia, Spain
Want to learn a little about the history of Murcia, Spain during your vacation at Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort? Below are just a few of the places you should visit.
Catedral de Murcia
Catedral de Murcia was created in 1394 on the site of a former mosque. The Catedral has many Renaissance and Baroque elements, although its interior is fundamentally Gothic. It also features a 302 foot tower whose construction was started in 1519 and took more than two hundred years to build with the involvement of many different architects.
A highlight of the interior is the 15th century flamboyant Gothic Capilla de los Vélez and its flutes and curls. It also features a vaulted ceiling with star-shaped skylights. For those interested in the history of Murcia, Spain, Catedral de Murcia is the best attraction because this extraordinary building reflects the memory, time, art, and history of Murcia.
Almudi Palace
The Almudi Palace is a unique, imposing building located in the Plano de San Francisco and features many columns which recall the baroque style of Murcia.
The building was finished in 1440 by Esteban Fernández, and was reformed on various occasions throughout the XVI century. In the XVII century, some of its rooms were used temporarily to store weapons while the "Contraste" building was under completion.
The building later became the Law Court and today it is home to the City Archives, where the administrative documentation of the city and the "Huerta" has been kept since the XIII century. It is also an art center with an exhibition room in the grandiose hall.
The Castle of Monteagudo
Before the founding of Murcia, The Castle of Monteagudo was a place where local peasants took refuge. Later, when the city became the true capital of the territory, it became a fort and defensive watchtower of the Murcian ruler who resided in the city. In times of instability, the permanent garrison of the castle was ready to alert the defenders of Murcia to the arrival of the enemy, by way of smoke signals at day or fire at night.
As a state fortification, The Castle of Monteagudo had other uses. For example, it was used as a prison, where the Murcian King, Ibn Tahir, himself was imprisoned in its dungeons and it was also used as a storage place for the cereal paid by the peasants as a tribute.
On the summit of the hill, there stands the monument of Reparation to the Heart of Jesus. This majestic sculpture is fourteen meters high and was designed in 1951 by the artist Nicolás Martínez.
In recent years, the community has been carrying out excavation, restoration, and fitting out of the entrances in order to make it easier to appreciate its socio-cultural and tourist value.
DID YOU KNOW?
The City of Murcia was founded in 825 AD by Abd ar-Rahman II, who gave it the name Medinat Mursiya, meaning Market of Murcia.
Catedral de Murcia
Catedral de Murcia was created in 1394 on the site of a former mosque. The Catedral has many Renaissance and Baroque elements, although its interior is fundamentally Gothic. It also features a 302 foot tower whose construction was started in 1519 and took more than two hundred years to build with the involvement of many different architects.
A highlight of the interior is the 15th century flamboyant Gothic Capilla de los Vélez and its flutes and curls. It also features a vaulted ceiling with star-shaped skylights. For those interested in the history of Murcia, Spain, Catedral de Murcia is the best attraction because this extraordinary building reflects the memory, time, art, and history of Murcia.
Almudi Palace
The Almudi Palace is a unique, imposing building located in the Plano de San Francisco and features many columns which recall the baroque style of Murcia.
The building was finished in 1440 by Esteban Fernández, and was reformed on various occasions throughout the XVI century. In the XVII century, some of its rooms were used temporarily to store weapons while the "Contraste" building was under completion.
The building later became the Law Court and today it is home to the City Archives, where the administrative documentation of the city and the "Huerta" has been kept since the XIII century. It is also an art center with an exhibition room in the grandiose hall.
The Castle of Monteagudo
Before the founding of Murcia, The Castle of Monteagudo was a place where local peasants took refuge. Later, when the city became the true capital of the territory, it became a fort and defensive watchtower of the Murcian ruler who resided in the city. In times of instability, the permanent garrison of the castle was ready to alert the defenders of Murcia to the arrival of the enemy, by way of smoke signals at day or fire at night.
As a state fortification, The Castle of Monteagudo had other uses. For example, it was used as a prison, where the Murcian King, Ibn Tahir, himself was imprisoned in its dungeons and it was also used as a storage place for the cereal paid by the peasants as a tribute.
On the summit of the hill, there stands the monument of Reparation to the Heart of Jesus. This majestic sculpture is fourteen meters high and was designed in 1951 by the artist Nicolás Martínez.
In recent years, the community has been carrying out excavation, restoration, and fitting out of the entrances in order to make it easier to appreciate its socio-cultural and tourist value.
DID YOU KNOW?
The City of Murcia was founded in 825 AD by Abd ar-Rahman II, who gave it the name Medinat Mursiya, meaning Market of Murcia.
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