Your first glimpse of Murcia will be from a hilltop upon which the church Santuario de la Fuensanta is perched. Marvel at the Baroque architecture and the altar set against a glowing golden backdrop and enjoy stunning views of Murcia and the surrounding countryside. Arriving in the historic city center, you will stroll narrow pedestrian lanes where cafés and eateries spill onto the sidewalks and history unfolds in all directions. Stop to admire the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles of the Catedral de Murcia, 300 years in the making. A couple of blocks away is the painstakingly restored Real Casino de Murcia, originally a gentlemen’s club, opened in 1847. Inside, you will encounter an eclectic mix of historical design including a magnificent Moorish patio, an English library and an opulent ballroom awash in the light of five dazzling chandeliers.
Cultures dating back thousands of years are revealed to you in the narrow streets and lively plazas of Murcia, settled by Carthaginians in 225 BC.