Located on southeastern Spain, Murcia is the capital city of the province of the same name. The city boasts historic streets, architectural gems, astonishing plazas and several festivals.

Some of Murcia's main attractions include the Episcopal Palace, featuring a rococo facade and a churrigueresque courtyard; the Cathedral; the church of La Merced, dating from the 16^th century; the City Hall; the Romea Theatre; the Casino, with a Neoclassic facade; plaza de las Flores, one of the most beautiful squares in Murcia; the Cathedral Museum, displaying a marvelous processional monstrance from Toledo; the Provincial Fine Arts Museum, with works by Giordano and Madrazo.

Murcia's main shopping streets are Plateria, Traperia and Vidrieros. Visitors should not miss strolling along the magnificent Paseo del Malecon or tasting Murcia's specialties which include ratatouille (with pepper, onion and tomato) and 'zarangollo' (courgette, egg and onion).

Murcia holds three major festivals: Holy Week, the procession of the 'salzillos' is one of the most important; the Burial of the Sardine, during the Carnival celebrations; and Bando de la Huerta, featuring regional costume, tastings of traditional produce and readings of verses in 'panocho' (the language of the fields).