Convents of Murcia & Culinary Traditions
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Port
Cartagena, Spain
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All,61
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$109.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Visit the Sanctuary of the Fuensanta -- one of the region's most revered religious sanctuaries. Notably, the frescoes of the interior of the dome depict the yearly pilgrimage of the statue of the Virgin.
A drive into the heart of the Old Quarter at Murcia brings you to the 13th-century cathedral. The façade of this building is of Gothic origin with Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical additions. With a tower 93 meters high, which makes it the third tallest bell tower in Spain.
Admire the interior of the late Gothic Velez Chapel and its stone tracery. The monastery still houses Clarisas nuns. Step inside the Santa Ana monastery to visit the church and taste some local products provided by the resident nuns.
At the Santa Clara Museum, notice the Islamic, Gothic and Baroque influences.
Notes:
The Santa Clara Museum is closed on Mondays; free time will be substituted.