Catedral de Murcia
Catedral de Murcia
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The Cathedral of Murcia, a key piece of the Spanish Baroque, is a space full of artistic contrasts, from the restrained Mediterranean Gothic of the fifteenth century to the historicisms of the nineteenth century.
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Sam L
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Family
The cathedral itself was free (Sunday) and well worth looking around. We went on a paid visit up the tower which is only accessible with a cathedral guide. It was in Spanish only despite half the group being unable to understand a word and there were a lot of words. An Italian family asked if it could be in English but was told in perfect English, its Spanish only, except that is for us being told every now and again in English, to not wander away from the group to take photographs or go to near the bells etc. The view was good but restricted due to anti-bird spikes everywhere
Written 7 March 2024
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Shazzashabot
Finestrat, Spain2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
On a recent visit to Murcia, we visited the cathedral free of charge one day. Inside was incredibly beautiful and the actual building is magnificent. The following day I returned to get some more photos and there was an admission charge of €4. I asked what the money was towards and was told for some restoration work and upkeep on the cathedral. Fair enough.However, i must have seen about 50 different people begging for money..as in walking around, begging or sitting outside churches and many of them appeared to be genuine.
Needless to say, we skipped the €8 entrance and handed it out to the people that needed it a lot more!!
PS. They also turn the lights off at 10pm which, although I respect their environmental stance (or money saving) they had only turned them in about 40 minutes earlier so I was unable to get a photo of it illuminated which was a shame as it looked beautiful.
Needless to say, we skipped the €8 entrance and handed it out to the people that needed it a lot more!!
PS. They also turn the lights off at 10pm which, although I respect their environmental stance (or money saving) they had only turned them in about 40 minutes earlier so I was unable to get a photo of it illuminated which was a shame as it looked beautiful.
Written 27 August 2022
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MarcusHurley
Calne, UK10,738 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We visited Murcia Cathedral at the weekend, our first visit to the city. There is plenty of parking and the underground car park is about 5 minutes walk from the cathedral. The building is magnificent and is covered in wonderful medieval stonework. It is a mix of styles with the tower being a far newer eighteenth century baroque construction and the main building is fourteenth century gothic.
The interior is vast and has the usual mix of wonderful carvings with very gaudy decoration in red and gold. We didn't spend as long as we'd have liked inside as it was a Sunday and we didn't want to intrude but it is certainly somewhere we'll return to.
The interior is vast and has the usual mix of wonderful carvings with very gaudy decoration in red and gold. We didn't spend as long as we'd have liked inside as it was a Sunday and we didn't want to intrude but it is certainly somewhere we'll return to.
Written 7 November 2023
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Lodz, Poland1,180 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
The cathedral looks beautiful from outside but is worth to have a look inside too. Huge pipe organ are impressive . I believe taking a part in a mass can be nice .
Church is quite vibrant and you can meet more locals than tourists
Church is quite vibrant and you can meet more locals than tourists
Written 5 January 2020
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v0nney1
Horncastle, UK62 contributions
July 2022
What an amazing building. Something to see everytie you spend time to really look.Easiyaccessible to people with any form of disability. Many food outlets close by and areas to just wander and soak up this beautiful area.
Written 7 July 2022
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Vicky R
Scotland, UK164 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
This cathedral is just spectacular outside and inside. Always one of my favourite places to wall by or sit outside in the sunshine. The square in front always has a lovely atmosphere and some children playing around.
Written 9 February 2020
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Ana Cordoba
Marbella, Spain1,964 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
How beautiful she is!!! We went first thing in the morning and it is a pleasure to walk through such a wonder!
It has a wonderful organ, it is a world reference.
The Holy Church Cathedral of Santa María, known as Murcia Cathedral, is the main temple and headquarters of the Diocese of Cartagena. In the old town, in the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga.
It has a wonderful organ, it is a world reference.
The Holy Church Cathedral of Santa María, known as Murcia Cathedral, is the main temple and headquarters of the Diocese of Cartagena. In the old town, in the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga.
Written 26 November 2023
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BOXtheFOX
Dublin8,139 contributions
Mar 2023
The area around this Cathedral is really nice. Lots of families strolling about. Inside the Cathedral was also lovely....another world compared to the hustle and bustle outside. Very similar in design to many Cathedrals dotted around Spain. Free entry.
Written 31 March 2023
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Michael M
Ascoli Piceno, Italy92 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
I was fortunate to visit both the cathedral and the bell tower of the Cathedral of Santa Maria. The inside of the cathedral is stunning and ornate, but not crazy in terms of it being ostentatious. There is an extreme reverence as you walk around and considering the various chapels. The architecture both inside and out is stunning and its various styles, because of a number of various things that occurred when it was being built, are both interesting and beautiful.
If you decide to take the bell tower tour, you will be glad you did. The tour is in Spanish, but there is a really helpful English handout that will tell you most everything you would hear from your tour guide. It is 19 floors up and the majority of it is a rather shallow sloping ramp, so it is reasonable if you concerned because of health. There is a small tower staircase at the top to get to the bell tower, but it is not long and it is certainly worth the visit.
I was fortunate to go with some local people, but met Americans in our group. It was well worth the two or so hours I spent both inside and out. There are a number of wonderful little places to eat near by if you need to wait.
If you decide to take the bell tower tour, you will be glad you did. The tour is in Spanish, but there is a really helpful English handout that will tell you most everything you would hear from your tour guide. It is 19 floors up and the majority of it is a rather shallow sloping ramp, so it is reasonable if you concerned because of health. There is a small tower staircase at the top to get to the bell tower, but it is not long and it is certainly worth the visit.
I was fortunate to go with some local people, but met Americans in our group. It was well worth the two or so hours I spent both inside and out. There are a number of wonderful little places to eat near by if you need to wait.
Written 13 January 2019
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MilCC
Belfast, UK25 contributions
July 2016 • Family
Murcia is a beautiful city and the Cathedral is stunning. We only saw the outside and a tiny peek inside as it was closed until 6.30pm that day. Much of Murcia seems to take the siesta (2-5pm) which is a little frustrating as a tourist. Would go back for an evening visit and to enjoy a meal in the Plaza outside the cathedral.
Written 14 July 2016
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¿Cuanto cuesta subir a la torre de la catedral?
Cual es el horario?
Written 6 May 2017
Hola Daniel
Del sitio web Murcia Turística, Museso de la Catedral de Murcia:
HORARIO
De martes a sábados de 10:00 a 17:00 horas (ininterrumpidamente).
Domingos y festivos de 10:00 a 13:00 horas.
TARIFA
Visita al museo:
- Normal: 3 euros.
Visitas guiadas (al museo, la catedral o la torre):
- Normal: 5 euros. La tarifa es para cada una de las visitas, las cuales tienen una duración aproximada de una hora.
- Reducida: 4 euros (para pensionistas, discapacitados, desempleados o estudiantes menores de 25 años).
Visitas nocturnas a la torre de la catedral: 6 euros (los martes y jueves de julio, agosto y septiembre, a las 22:00 horas). Para estas visitas es necesario siempre realizar reserva y retirar las entradas con antelación.
GUÍAS
Visitas guiadas de octubre a junio
- Museo: solicitar.
- Catedral: A las 11:00 h. de martes a domingo.
- Torre: A las 10:00, 12:00 y 16:00 horas de martes a sábado (domingos y festivos a las 10:00 y 12:00 horas).
Visitas guiadas de julio a septiembre:
- Museo: solicitar.
- Catedral: A las 11:00 horas de martes a domingo y festivos.
- Torre: A las 10:00 y 12:00 horas de martes a domingo y festivos.
Visita guiada durante todo el año "A solas en la Catedral": A las 13:15, 14:15, 15:15 y 16:15 horas. De martes a sábado.
Se trata de una visita guiada al interior de la Catedral a puerta cerrada. La entrada tiene precio único de 6 euros e incluye la posibilidad de acceder al Museo (sin guía). Por motivos litúrgicos se pueden ver modificados los horarios o incluso cancelar algunas horas por lo que es recomendable realizar reserva. La duración de la Visita guiada es de unos cuarenta minutos.
Un saludo cordial!!
Written 7 May 2017
Just wondering best place to park near there and is easy to drive to. We are travelling from los alcazares, thank you
Written 20 September 2016
There is a parking lot very close to the cathedral, next to the City Hall main building. It is called "La Glorieta"
Written 17 September 2018
Is the cathedral and tower open on a Monday in October? If so, what are the hours please?
Written 6 August 2016
Sorry. Just got back from Spain. Info below appears correct.
Written 13 August 2016
Quisiera saber el horario de visitas y si hay visitas guiadas y el precio. Gracias
Written 6 June 2015
Hay visitas guiadas de julio a septiembre, desde el Museo de la Catedral, a las 10horas y a las 12horas, de martes a domingo. También hay visitas nocturnas los martes, miércoles y jueves, durante los meses de julio, agosto y septiembre. Consultar precios en el TF 968219713
Written 8 June 2015
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