Murcia is synonymous with its great cathedral. “Murcia is the Cathedral, the Cathedral is Murcia; without one the other is impossible”. The cathedral of Santa Maria is one of the most important heritages of the region and an architectural wonder. The construction of the cathedral started in the 13th C and was completed only in the 18th century. As a result, several architectural styles are evident in the construction of the cathedral.
There are several grand doors: the main door: Puerta del Pedron, Portada de las Cadenas, Portada de los Apostles; and the interior reflects the Baroque style. It is made up of three naves with an apse and twenty-three chapels. The chapels of Los Velez and los Junterones and the chapel of the Immaculate are truly grand and a feast for the eyes. In a niche of the cathedral, there is a stone catalogue about the history and art of Murcia. The bell tower is more than 90 meters high with a total of 25 bells. From the top of the tower, take in the city in one grand view.
Plaza Cardinal Belluga,
S/n 30001 Murcia (Murcia)
Tel. +34 968216344
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