Location: Murcia
Top Things to do in Murcia
Things to do in Murcia, Region of Murcia: The Best Museums
Murcia (/ˈmʊərsiə/ or /ˈmɜːrʃə/, Spanish: [ˈmurθja]) is a city in south-eastern Spain, the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia, and the seventh largest city in the country, with a population of 442,573 inhabitants in 2009 (about one third of the total population of the Region). The population of the metropolitan area was 689,591 in 2010. It is located on the Segura River, in the Southeast of the Iberian Peninsula, noted by a climate with hot summers, mild winters, and relatively low precipitation.
Restaurants in Murcia
1. Museo Mudem
2. Museo de la Universidad
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Asociacion Murciana De Amigos Del Ferrocarril
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Belen Napolitano
5. Cathedral de Santa Maria
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4.5 based on 2,234 reviews
Reviewed By michaelmZ4999YD - Ascoli Piceno, Italy
I was fortunate to visit both the cathedral and the bell tower of the Cathedral of Santa Maria. The inside of the cathedral is stunning and ornate, but not crazy in terms of it being ostentatious. There is an extreme reverence as you walk around and considering the various chapels. The architecture both inside and out is stunning and its various styles, because of a number of various things that occurred when it was being built, are both interesting and beautiful. If you decide to take the bell tower tour, you will be glad you did. The tour is in Spanish, but there is a really helpful English handout that will tell you most everything you would hear from your tour guide. It is 19 floors up and the majority of it is a rather shallow sloping ramp, so it is reasonable if you concerned because of health. There is a small tower staircase at the top to get to the bell tower, but it is not long and it is certainly worth the visit. I was fortunate to go with some local people, but met Americans in our group. It was well worth the two or so hours I spent both inside and out. There are a number of wonderful little places to eat near by if you need to wait.
6. Real Casino de Murcia
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4.5 based on 1,331 reviews
El Real Casino de Murcia (Royal Casino of Murcia) is an emblematic building in the city of Murcia. Its unique architecture combines modernist and eclectic artistic styles, and the beauty of the building awakes the admiration of all visitors. In fact, it is the most visited civil building in Murcia. It is situated in the heart of the city centre, on Calle Trapería, close to the Cathedral. The Royal Casino hosts a great variety of cultural activities, such as art exhibitions, talks, conferences, three book clubs and book launches. Institutional ceremonies and business events are also held in the Royal Casino. The splendour of the historic building is perfectly preserved yet it is adapted to modern times.
Reviewed By Nomad778408
Visited in july 2020 .€5 entry .€3 seniors .as soon as you walk through the door you are greeted with opulence and grand interior design to take your breath away .the guided audio tour which was on a q code on our phones due to covid measures took you into each room at your leisure giving a good account of each rooms history .each room.was more amazing than the last .a beautiful building so well preserved inside .a must see if in Murcia .
7. Museo Salzillo
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4.5 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By ronaldb416 - The Hague, The Netherlands
Not only the stables but also the big figures for the Semana Santa procession are of extreme beauty. Nice last supper. Very quiet.
8. Santa Clara Monastery & Museum
9. Museo Gaya
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
10. Museo de la Catedral
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By scottwt - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The suspended glass floor exposing the sub-floor and older foundations, at the entrance, caused a few people to turn back but well worth persevering. The exhibits were lovely and I particularly enjoyed the visibility of the exposed re-construction and development of the cathedral over the centuries.
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