MY TRIP TO MURCIA By George Eustace

Where is Murcia? Murcia is in the south–east of Spain

What I need Passport and travel documents Spanish dictionary Camera Clothes for 5 days including swimming kit Shoes including sandals Money (in Euros)

What I plan to visit in Murcia… I would like to visit the archaeological museum The permanent display consists of 16 rooms from the Palaeolithic era to the Bronze Age. There is also a range of Iberian art discovered in the region. The visit is completed with a temporary expedition room of archaeology. Educational workshops are all year round. Inside the Murcia Museum of archaeology

I also find the museum of the Roman theatre interesting It was built between 5 B.C. and 1 B.C. But in the 3 rd century A.D. a market was built over the theatre, but unfortunately the market was abandoned in 425 A.D. because of a fire caused by vandals. But in 1988 the first remains of the theatre were discovered in the construction of the centro regional de artesania. In 2003 the restorations were complete. Then in 2008 a museum opened which was designed by Rafael Moneo.

The cathedral of Murcia seems quite interesting too! It was built in the Plaza Cardinal Beluga. The first stone of the current cathedral was officially laid on the 22 nd of January But the cathedral continued to grow until the 18 th century developing many styles to it. It’s interior is Gothic, the façade is Baroque and it was made by a Valencian architect and sculptor named Jaume Bort I Melia. Outside the cathedral of Murcia Inside the cathedral of Murcia

I am looking forward to tasting Murcia’s food A general sum up of Murcia’s cooking style is a strong Arabic taste. Murcia have two cheeses that are very similar: Queso de Murcia and Queso de Murcia al vino. There are lots of restaurants serving local dishes Like paella and fresh fish

Beaches and country-side BeachesCountry-side The Costa Calida (warm coast) is one of Spain’s fastest growing Hotspots. It has a coast of 250km The Costa Calida is home to water sports, scuba diving, fishing and nature reserves and sun-bathing. There are many different parts of the country side. Ricote Valley is one of the most beautiful and undiscovered regions of Murcia