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Murcia is a city in southeastern Spain. It is the capital and biggest city in the autonomous community of the region of Murcia. With a population of 440,000 (2011 estimate) it is also the seventh biggest city in Spain. Guide to Murcia HotelsHere's a list of hotels in Murcia that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.More on MurciaMurcia is located on the banks of the Segura River. It is the capital of the main agricultural region of Spain, with much of the fruits, vegetables and flowers grown in the hinterland shipped through here. The area is noted for its mild climate and scarce precipitation. Cathedral of Murcia Author: Ole Kristian Sandvik (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported) Although the area around Murcia has been settled since Roman times, the city that stands today was established around AD 825 by Abd ar-Rahman II, the Emir of Al-Andalus. The city achieved much prosperity in the 18th century based on its silk industry, resulting in the construction of many of the city's churches and landmark buildings. The main tourist sights in Murcia includes its cathedral and baroque architecture. Perhaps the most famous artist from Murcia is sculptor Francisco Salzillo (1707-1783).  Museo Salzillo, Murcia Author: Sebastián García (Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 2.5 Generic) Going to MurciaThe Murcia-San Javier Airport (MJV) is located 17 miles to the south of the city. It receives international flights from a quite a number of destinations in Europe. For even more flight connects, use the Alicante Airport (ALC), the sixth busiest airport in Spain, located in neighboring Alicante.Tourist Attractions of Murcia
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