The City also has a rich religious tradition, rooted in the baroque splendour of it's churches and Cathedral, with works by the Murcian sculptor Francisco Salzillo, his pupil Roque López and their modern counterparts, the most important of these pieces sallying forth in the Semana Santa processions for which the City is so justifiably famous.
This History of Murcia provides a rich cultural offering for visiting tourists, an offering which also includes the aqua and wildlife parkof Terra Natura, a varied and comprehensive range of shopping options, as well as a renowned gastronomic tradition, with plenty of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes.
Although Murcia's roots are firmly rooted in agriculture, it earns it's living in the 21st century in the services and manufacturing sectors, surrounded by industrial production, shopping centres, such as Nueva Condomina and Thader, and industrial parks, focusing on technology, alternative energy and alimentation.
With extensive sports facilities, the city is also home to Murcia University, and boasts a high tech tram system linking the campus to the city.
Where is Murcia?
Click for map, Murcia, Region of Murcia.
Murcia Capital is just half an hour from the coast and 15 minutes from the new Corvera International Airport, due to open in 2012, which is within the municipality of Murcia.