Murcia Cathedral
Catedral de Santa María
One of Spain's great Baroque landmarks, with an ornate main façade and a 92-metre bell tower overlooking Plaza Belluga.
Construction began in 1394 on the site of a mosque. The cathedral was expanded in stages through the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. The west façade, completed in 1754, is regarded as one of the finest Baroque façades in Spain. Inside, the star vault of the late-Gothic Vélez Chapel is exquisite, and you can climb the bell tower for views over the city. The nave is free to enter. The museum and bell tower charge admission, about 5–6 euros. A restored statue on the façade has been nicknamed the 'angel with a phone.'
Opening hours
About 07:00–13:00 and 17:00–20:00 (museum and bell tower charged separately)
Nearby sights
- Plaza del Cardenal Belluga
- Real Casino de Murcia
- Calle Trapería & Calle Platería
- Puente de los Peligros
- Museo de Santa Clara la Real
- Plaza de las Flores
- Mercado de Verónicas
- Archaeological Museum of Murcia