44 members headed off from Jalon Rastro Car Park at 8.15 on Tuesday 11th March. After some recent miserable weather fingers were crossed for a dry day! After a short coffee break at Crevillentes we arrived in the City of Murcia at 11 o’clock. Beautiful sunshine greeted us!
For us, like quite a few others, it was our first visit to Murcia City itself and we were not to be disappointed. I think the majority headed to the Catedral de Murcia first and what an interesting building it was. We got a dual ticket which also gave us entry into the Museum next door. The interior of the chapel is largely Gothic in style but the façade is Baroque. We learned that construction of the cathedral began in the 14th century. It continued to evolve until the 18th Century. It is made up of three
naves, an apse and 23 Chapels. The Chapels dedicated to the patron saints of the labour unions and to the burials of the bishops and nobles that helped or collaborated with the construction of the cathedral. We had a very interesting walk round both buildings.
Heading out into the sunshine we visited another building we had been recommended to visit – the Casino! Not for gambling I hasten to add but to admire the building itself – it was beautiful.
After all this culture we decided to head to lunch. An extremely delicious home made pizza and chilled rosado was very pleasant.
No stops on the way home – just a raffle and time to reflect on a very good day enjoyed by all!
Here’s to the next one!
Carole Wardle