Editing Murcia (section)

==Main sights==
[[File:Arcoarabedesantaclara.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Arabic architecture of the ''Alcázar Seguir'' in Santa Clara Museum inside of Monasterio de Santa Clara la Real, constructed by [[Banu Hud]] in the 13th century.<ref>{{cite book |title=Secrets of Pinar's Game (2 vols): Court Ladies and Courtly Verse in Fifteenth-Century Spain |last=Boase |first=Roger |date=2017 |publisher=BRILL |page=755}}</ref>]]
The [[Cathedral of Murcia]] was built between 1394 and 1465 in the Castilian [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] style.  Its tower was completed in 1792 and shows a blend of architectural styles. The first two stories were built in the [[Renaissance]] style (1521–1546), while the third is [[Baroque]]. The bell pavilion exhibits both [[Rococo]] and [[Neoclassical architecture|Neoclassical]] influences. The main façade (1736–1754) is considered a masterpiece of the [[Spanish Baroque architecture|Spanish Baroque]] style.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=c,522,m,162&r=CeAP-3997-R_105_DETALLE_REPORTAJES |title=Iglesia Catedral de Santa María-Historia – Región de Murcia Digital|language=es |access-date=12 September 2018}}</ref>

[[File:Calle Trapería-Santo Domingo.JPG|thumb|Trapería Street in the old town]]
[[File:Elpuenteviejo.JPG|thumb|Murcia's oldest bridge, the [[Puente de los Peligros]]]]

Other buildings in the square shared by the cathedral (Plaza [[Cardinal Belluga]]) are the colorful 'Bishop's Palace' (18th century) and a controversial extension to the town hall by [[Rafael Moneo]] (built in 1999).<ref>{{cite web |title=Plaza del cardenal Belluga – Región de Murcia Digital |url=https://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=c,522,m,168&r=CeAP-2332-C_680_DETALLE_CENTRO |access-date=2021-01-16 |language=es}}</ref>

The ''Glorieta'', which lies on the banks of the Segura River, has traditionally been the center of the town. It is a landscaped city square that was constructed during the 18th century.<ref>{{cite web |title=Glorieta de España – Región de Murcia Digital |url=https://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=a,87,c,522,m,1075&r=CeAP-2335-C_686_DETALLE_CENTRO |access-date=2021-01-16 |language=es}}</ref> The ''ayuntamiento'' ([[city hall]]) of Murcia is located in this square.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ayuntamiento o Casa Conssitorial de Murcia – Región de Murcia Digital |url=https://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=a,87,c,522,m,1075&r=CeAP-900-PORTADA_CENTRO_AMPLIADO |access-date=2021-01-16 |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ayuntamiento : Web oficial turismo Región de Murcia |url=https://www.murciaturistica.es/es/monumento/ayuntamiento-de-murcia-5424/ |access-date=2020-01-16|language=es}}</ref>

Pedestrian areas cover most of the old town of the city, which is centered around Platería and Trapería Streets. Trapería goes from the cathedral to the Plaza de Santo Domingo, formerly a bustling market square.  Located in Trapería is the ''Casino'', a social club erected in 1847, with a sumptuous interior that includes a Moorish-style patio inspired by the royal chambers of the [[Alhambra]] near Granada. The name ''Platería'' refers to ''plata'' (silver), as this street was the historical focus for the commerce of rare metals by Murcia's Jewish community. The other street, ''Trapería'', refers to ''trapos'', or cloths, as this was once the focus for the Jewish community's garment trade.

Several bridges of different styles span the river Segura, from the ''[[Puente de los Peligros]]'', an 18th-century stone bridge with a Lady chapel on one of its sides;<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-02-06 |title=El puente de Los Peligros de Murcia, declarado Bien de Interés Cultural |language=es |work=La Opinión de Murcia |url=https://www.laopiniondemurcia.es/murcia/2020/02/06/puente-peligros-murcia-declarado-interes/1089030.html |access-date=2021-01-16}}</ref> to modern bridges designed by [[Santiago Calatrava]] or [[Javier Manterola]]; through others such as the ''[[Puente Nuevo (Murcia)|Puente Nuevo]]'' (new bridge), an iron bridge of the early 20th century.<ref>{{cite web |date=2021-01-16 |title=Puente de Hierro |url=http://www.patrimur.es/documents/1806272/1815032/puentedehierro.pdf/e10caed5-25a2-4207-9852-79b781e36b3e |access-date=2021-01-16 |website=Patrimonio Cultural de la Región de Murcia |language=es}}</ref>
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[[File:Castillo de Monteagudo.jpg|thumb|upright|Castillo de Monteagudo]]

Other places around Murcia include:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.turismodemurcia.es/es/monumentos |title=Monumentos y lugares |language=es |access-date=12 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.murcia.es/web/portal/museos-y-monumentos |title=Museos – Portal Ayuntamiento de Murcia |language=es |access-date=15 September 2018}}</ref>
* ''Santa Clara'' monastery, a Gothic and Baroque monument<ref>{{cite web |title=Monasterio de Sta. Clara- Arquitectura – Región de Murcia Digital |url=https://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=c,522,m,162&r=CeAP-5318-R_250_DETALLE_REPORTAJES |access-date=2021-01-16}}</ref> where a museum with the Moorish palace's remains from the 13th century is locared,<ref>{{cite web |last=Murcia |first=Instituto de Turismo de la Región de |title=Museo de Santa Clara: Official Murcia Region tourist site |url=https://www.murciaturistica.es/en/museum/museo-de-santa-clara-102/ |access-date=2021-01-16 |website=murciaturistica.es}}</ref> called ''Alcázar Seguir''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ibn Hud y el protectorado castellano – Región de Murcia Digital |url=https://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=c,373,m,3029&r=ReP-20677-DETALLE_REPORTAJES |access-date=2021-01-16 |language=es}}</ref>
* The ''Malecón'' boulevard, a former retaining wall for the [[Segura (river)|Río Segura]]'s floods.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paseo del Malecón – Región de Murcia Digital |url=https://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=c,522,m,202&r=CeAP-2322-C_670_DETALLE_CENTRO |access-date=2021-01-17 |language=es}}</ref>
* ''[[Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Fuensanta, Algezares]]'' (1694), 17th century sanctuary and adjacent ''El Valle'' regional park: The construction began in 1694 and its architectural style is baroque with Murcian regional features.<ref>{{cite web |title=Santuario Ntra. Sra De La Fuensanta Murcia – Historia y Personajes |url=https://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=c,522,m,162&r=CeAP-5260-R_315_DETALLE_REPORTAJES |access-date=3 September 2020 |website=Región de Murcia Digital |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Santuario Ntra. Sra. de la Fuensanta: Web Oficial Turismo Región de Murcia |url=https://www.murciaturistica.es/es/monumento/santuario-ntra.-sra.-de-la-fuensanta-335/ |access-date=3 September 2020 |language=es}}</ref>
* ''Los Jerónimos'' monastery (18th century). It was built during the first half of the century and is located in Guadalupe district, in the northwest quadrant of Murcia.<ref>{{cite web |title=Historia de Guadalupe – Portal Ayuntamiento de Murcia |url=https://www.murcia.es/web/portal/historia23 |access-date=3 September 2020 |language=es}}</ref>
* ''Romea'' theatre (19th century). It was opened up by the queen Isabella II of Spain in 1862. Its façade has three bodies or levels.<ref>{{cite web |title=Teatro Romea – Región de Murcia Digital |url=https://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=a,0,c,0,m,0&r=CeP-1303-DETALLE_CENTRO |access-date=3 September 2020 |language=es}}</ref>
*[http://www.teatrocircomurcia.es/ ''Circo''] theatre.
* Almudí Palace (17th century), art gallery in a historic building with coats of arms on its [[façade]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Palacio Almudí – Región de Murcia Digital |url=https://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=a,87,c,371,m,1215&r=CeP-2256-DETALLE_CENTRO|access-date=2021-01-16 |language=es}}</ref> On its interior there are [[Tuscan order|Tuscan]] columns, and since 1985 it hosts the city archives and periodic art exhibitions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Palacio del Almudí: Web oficial turismo Región de Murcia |url=https://www.murciaturistica.es/es/monumento/palacio-del-almudi-328/ |access-date=2021-01-16 |language=es}}</ref>
* Monteagudo Castle (11th century): in the district with the same name, in the north of the municipality.<ref>{{cite web |title=Monteagudo – Región de Murcia Digital |url=https://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=a,153 |access-date=3 September 2020 |language=es}}</ref>
* [[Francisco Salzillo|Salzillo]] Museum, showcases the art of 18th-century baroque sculptor and Murcia native Francisco Salzillo.<ref>{{cite web |last=Murcia |first=Instituto de Turismo de la Región |title=Salzillo Museum: Official Murcia Region tourist site |url=https://www.murciaturistica.es/en/museum/museo-salzillo-45/ |access-date=2021-01-17 |website=murciaturistica.es}}</ref>
*[http://www.centroparraga.es/ ''Centro Párraga''], contemporary arts centre located in one of the pavilions of the old Artillery Headquarters of Murcia. It houses multiple exhibitions, performances and concerts throughout the year.
* [[Archaeological Museum of Murcia]] (MAM). It covers the rich Prehistory and History of Murcia, from the Palaeolithic to the Christian and Visigoth Period.<ref>{{cite web|title=Museo Arqueológico de Murcia│Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte. Gobierno de España|url=https://www.culturaydeporte.gob.es/cultura/areas/museos/mc/arquitectura-museos/museos-gestion-transferida/murcia/Museo-Arqueol-gico-de-Murcia0.html|access-date=2021-01-15|language=es}}</ref>
* ''[[San Juan de Dios Museum|San Juan de Dios]]'' church-museum, Baroque and Rococo circular church with the remains of the Moorish palace mosque from the 12th century in the basement, called ''Alcázar Nasir''.

In the metropolitan area are also the ''Azud de la Contraparada'' reservoir and the ''Noria de La Ñora'' water wheel.