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Interesting corners of Jumilla old town Pick up a street map from the tourist information office and discover the old town on foot Click for Tourist Information Office Jumilla For full information in English about visiting Jumilla go to www.jumillatoday.com Cuatro Cantones &ldquo..

The celebrations of Semana Santa in Jumilla, an event of International Tourist Interest The Jumilla Easter celebrations date back at least 600 years and are among the oldest in Murcia With a history which dates back over six hundred years the Easter celebrations in Jumilla are among the oldest in Spain, documentary records revealing their..

The Saorín painting museum in Jumilla The museum is devoted mainly to the works of local artist Jesús Lozano Saorín This museum, which opened late in 2017, was created to display work not only by local artist Jesús Lozano Saorín, who was born in Jumilla in.. 09/08/2018

The church of San Agustín in Jumilla The figure of the Virgen de la Asunción, the patron of Jumilla, is kept in this 16th century church This relatively small church, which was built in approximately 1570, was for a long time considered the last place of Christian worship on.. 08/08/2018

The Charco del Zorro beauty spot just outside Jumilla A popular spot for a day out among locals just behind the castle hill Many visitors to the town of Jumilla in the north of the region of Murcia don’t have enough time to venture round to the “other” side of the hill on which the castle..

How to book and navigate the Jumilla Wine Route (Ruta del Vino) Practical information to help enjoy a visit to Jumilla The wine installations and attractions of the Ruta del Vino in the municipality of Jumilla can be enjoyed and visited in a number of ways, either by individuals or by groups of any size, and are an..

The Town Hall of Jumilla The Town Hall building in the centre of Jumilla was a hospital in the 16th century The building which is home to the Town Hall of Jumilla (the Ayuntamiento) was built between 1580 and 1583 to serve as the Hospital “Sancti Spiritu”, and it..

Iglesia de San José, Jumilla A small 17th-century church in the Plaza de Arriba in Jumilla The small church of San José stands at the north-eastern corner of the Plaza de Arriba in Jumilla, a square in the older quarter of the town which is also home to the former Palacio..

Museo Jesús Nazareno, Jumilla The home of one of the Semana Santa brotherhoods in Jumilla The Jesús Nazareno museum in Jumilla is housed in a highly ornate building in the Plaza de Arriba, an architecturally and aesthetically pleasing square in the older quarter of the town..

Iglesia del Salvador, Jumilla A small church converted into a Murciano baroque temple This is one of the largest churches in Jumilla, but despite its size it is hard to appreciate it from the outside, as it is located in the old narrow streets of the town at the corner of Calle Canalejas..

The church of San Antón and Semana Santa museum in Jumilla The building now housing the Semana Santa Museum was completed in 1611 The small church of San Antón was built in 1611 on the outskirts of the town, and as the growth of Jumilla is naturally limited by the dry river bed on the west it is still..

The Casa Modernista in Jumilla Early 20th century opulence in the centre of Jumilla The Modernist house which stands on Calle Cánovas del Castillo in Jumilla was built in 1911 following the design of architect Joan Alsina Arús, who also collaborated with Gaudí..

Arco de San Roque or Puerta de Granada in Jumilla The former gateway out of Jumilla was used to prevent the spread of disease into the town The Arco de San Roque, also known as the Puerta de Granada, is one of the old gates into and out of Jumilla, and in the past constituted the main entrance and exit..

Iglesia Mayor de Santiago in Jumilla The largest church in Jumilla was built between the 15th and 19th centuries The large church dedicated to the Apostle Santiago in Jumilla is probably the most iconic building in the town itself (although it is overshadowed by the castle that stands above..

Church tower of Santa María del Arrabal in Jumilla The tower is all that remains of the former parish church of Jumilla The church of Santa María del Arrabal was one of the oldest in Jumilla, having been built on the remains of a 12th and 13th-century Moorish burial ground in response to the teachings..

The La Estacada botanical garden in Jumilla A beautiful park just outside the town of Jumilla The Jardín Botánico de La Estacada in Jumilla is located approximately one kilometre south of the built-up area of the town alongside the C-3314 road (also known as the RM-714) which leads..

El Casón, a 1600-year-old Roman mausoleum in Jumilla The building dates from the latter part of the Roman occupation of Spain One of the most historically interesting buildings in Jumilla is in fact one of the least impressive in architectural terms, and stands in Calle El Casón in the south-western..

Coimbra del Barranco Ancho, an important Iberian archaeological site in JumillaThe settlement in the Sierra de Santa Ana dates from over 2,000 years ago Coimbra del Barranco Ancho is the name given to an archaeological site in Jumilla which contains the remains of an Iberian settlement dating from the 4th to the 2nd century BC, and which..

The castle of Jumilla The castle of Jumilla is renovated to its original condition when it was built in 1461 Despite its having undergone extensive renovation in recent years the castle of Jumilla is, in many ways, everything one might expect of a medieval fortress: it stands..

The Monasterio de Santa Ana del Monte in JumillaPanoramic views and a wealth of artistic heritage in the mountains south of Jumilla This monument is variously known as the Monastery, Sanctuary or Convent of Santa Ana del Monte, and stands high up in the mountains to the south of Jumilla, affording excellent..

Casa Pérez de los Cobos, Jumilla A palatial 16th century residence which is currently being restored The Casa Pérez de los Cobos in Jumilla is a palatial residence dating from the 16th century which stands on Calle del Rico (appropriately, the “street of the rich man.. 09/12/2016

The Casa del Artesano in Jumilla A restored 16th century residence is home to the craftsmen and women of Jumilla The Casa del Artesano or arts and crafts centre of Jumilla is housed in the Casa Honda, a Renaissance building which dates from the first 30 years of the 16th century.. 01/12/2016

The Callejón del Fiscal in JumillaThe oldest street in Jumilla dates back to the time of Moorish rule in the Early Middle Ages The oldest remaining street in the town of Jumilla dates back to the 12th and 13th centuries, as was confirmed by archaeological excavations in 1990. At that.. 01/12/2016

The historic cemetery of Jumilla The 19th century mausoleums and pantheons contain a compendium of architectural styles The main cemetery of Jumilla is not only a last resting place for the deceased, but also, as is so often the case in Spain, a site which provides insights into.. 01/12/2016

The “Jerónimo Molina” Ethnography and Natural Science museum in Jumilla A tribute to the traditions of Jumilla and the world’s finest dinosaur footprint catalogue Housed in one of the majestic stately residences in the centre of Jumilla, next to the park known as the Plaza de la Constitución, or the &ldquo.. 01/12/2016

Jumilla wine route, Casa Pareja Organic Extra Virgen Olive Oil producer An example of ecological and bio-dynamic agriculture in Jumilla The production of olive oil is as much a part of the history, tradition and gastronomy of Jumilla as the its celebrated wines, and anyone exploring the area should make sure to visit one..

Jumilla wine route, Olimendros olive oil press Extra Virgen olive oil from 500 hectares of trees in the north of Jumilla The production of olive oil is as much a part of the history, tradition and gastronomy of Jumilla as its celebrated wines, and anyone exploring the area should make sure to visit..

Plaza de Arriba Jumilla A central plaza which has retained the same core elements for the last 500 years The “Plaza de Arriba” is without doubt one of the most important central points in the old quarter of Jumilla and has been so since the fifteenth century...

The Jerónimo Molina archaeological museum in JumillaAn impressive collection of items from various prehistoric settlements in Jumilla This important archaeological museum was founded on the suggestion of the man after whom it is named, Jerónimo Molina García, who in the 1950s was the first to..

Jumilla Tourist Office Oficina de Turismo de Jumilla The tourist office in Jumilla is centrally located, with parking alongside the office and holds a wide range of information about visiting the municipality and its wine bodegas, together with maps. For more information..

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