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Hotel Nelva
Avda. Primero de Mayo, 9
Murcia
Only a few minutes to the historical centre of Murcia. It is a typical urban hotel of Murcia with all the services, needed by the visitors. It is just next to the Auditorium of Murcia and commercial and financial area of Murcia. It combines the modern architectural beauty of the building with its operative capacity, with the latest design in elegance and comfort to be found in Murcia.
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Hotel NH Rincón de Pepe
Apóstoles, 34
Murcia
This comfortable hotel is strategically located in the centre of Murcia, very close to the Cathedral. Its modern and functional decoration makes it unique. This top-quality establishment has been designed to provide you with all the comfort and services of a grand hotel in Murcia. It's ideal for business and pleasure stays in Murcia.
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Hotel Catalonia Conde de Floridablanca
Princesa, 18
Murcia
Located in the centre of Murcia, near the historic centre, the hotel was renovated in 2002 to offer modern conveniences in a historic location. With easy access to the old town of Murcia and next to the picturesque Floridablanca Gardens, the hotel is the ideal location for a unique look at the city centre of Murcia. The historical city, the auditorium and the congress palace of Murcia are to be found within a few minutes walk. The public transport of Murcia departs from stops located just 1.5 m from the hotel.
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Murcia -- Turism
Although the lands of Murcia have been populated for more than 2,000 years, the foundation of Murcia capital did not come until 831, when the emir of Córdoba Abd-al-Rahman II ordered a walled city to be built on the banks of the river Segura and made it into the capital of the caliph's province. It was then when Arab Mursiya began to gain importance, until in the 13th century it became part of the Kingdom of Castile.
The old city sits next to the Segura, with historic streets which have retained the names of the guilds which once occupied them, such as the shopping streets of Platería, Trapería and Vidrieros (Silversmiths, Rags and Glass makers).
The square of Cardinal Belluga houses two of Murcia capital's architectural gems, the Episcopal Palace (18th century), with a rococo façade and a churrigueresque courtyard, and the Cathedral. This temple, which was begun at the end of the 14th century, stands out because of the superimposition of styles. Drawing attention, for example, is its singular and richly-sculptured baroque façade, and, along with it, the tremendous tower measuring 92 metres in height. Outstanding on the inside, meanwhile, is the Vélez Chapel, a magnificent example of the florid Gothic style.
The baroque style is well-represented in Murcia through religious buildings such as the church of la Merced, originally from the 16th century and rebuilt in the 18th century), the convent church of Santa Ana, the church of Santo Domingo, San Nicolás or San Miguel.
It is also worth seeing some of the city's more significant 19th-century buildings. The City Hall, the Romea Theatre and the Casino. This last building has a Neoclassic façade and a beautiful Arab-influenced interior courtyard. The districts of San Pedro, Santa Catalina and the area surrounding plaza de las Flores provide some of the most picturesque corners of Murcia capital. A tour can end at the beautiful Paseo del Malecón walk, the city's link with the land.
Murcia has a wide range of museums and exhibitions to offer. Outstanding in the Cathedral Museum is a spectacular processional monstrance from Toledo, while the Salzillo Museum contains a delightful collection of processional carvings by one of the most emblematic sculptors of the 18th century. In the Provincial Archaeological Museum we can admire vestiges of the different cultures to have passed over these lands, among them the Treasure of Finca Pinta, composed of Muslim and Christian coins. The Provincial Fine Arts Museum houses works by Giordano and Madrazo, among others.
In Murcia you can book your car rental 7 days per week.
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