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A large orchard in 360 degrees that will recreate the beauty of the gardens of Ibn Mardanis, prosperous king of Murcia and one of the most outstanding figures of the Mediterranean political scene of the twelfth century.
This floral monument will be presided by a large sculpture of 20 meters: a reproduction of Monteagudo Castle It will be composed of 17,700 plants and 135 trees, as well as flower pergolas and 3D elements, which can be enjoyed day and night. children's workshops from April 24 to April 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with free access
The Councilor for Modernization of Administration and Urban Development, José Guillén, the Councilor for Economic Promotion, Culture and European Programs, Jesús Pacheco, and the Councilor for Pedanías, Participación y Decentralizacuión, Marco Antonio Fernández, visited the Spring Garden this morning that is being installed in the Plaza Circular and that will be ready for thousands of Murcia and visitors to enjoy it from Sunday.
The Circular will become the Huertano epicenter of the city, through the monument 'Los Jardines del Rey Lobo', a large orchard in 360 degrees that will recreate the beauty of the gardens of Ibn Mardanis, prosperous king of Murcia and one of the figures most outstanding of the Mediterranean political scene of the twelfth century.
This floral monument will be presided by a large sculpture of 20 meters: a reproduction of Monteagudo Castle.
This space will have an automatic spraying system to mitigate the high temperatures and 135 trees will be planted, including cypress, orange, lemon, palm, pomegranate, olive, mulberry, carob and pear trees.
It will be composed of 17,700 plants such as geraniums, sedge, palmitos, echeverias, mastic trees, male ferns, cordata ferns, ivies, jasmine, alocasia, various shrubs, santolinas, alhelís, agaves, aloe veras, paleras and boxwood.
It will have 2,000 palm leaves.
"This monument of great dimensions represents our history, and for that reason we have placed it in one of the most emblematic squares of the city.The gardens and green areas are fundamental in our municipality, they are part of the daily life and the life of Murcians Our climate allows us to enjoy them all year round but especially in spring, the municipality is reborn, and they become protagonists.With the Spring Gardens we intend to merge history, tradition and culture, with leisure, fun and spectacle. del Rey Lobo, a space to share and discover "explained José Guillén.
In order to obtain this monument, 2 children's pergolas have been installed, totaling 300 m2, entwined and with artificial turf so that all the residents of the municipality can enjoy this work.
In addition, a floral pergola of 275 m2 is being installed to give color to this recreation.
The four large ornamental towers, 6 and 4 meters high, will give this garden a dimension that simulates this historic enclave.
To complete this recreation we have used materials such as travertine marble, rocks, wooden sleepers, stone rock, almez buds, albero, gravel, artificial turf, straw, wooden palots, garden metal porticos, remains and significant ancient elements, giant trunks and cut-to-length cut-off steel pots.
"We want Murcia and visitors to discover our history, our roots and all the projects we are carrying out, in a special way, this recreation will transport children and adults to another era and one of our districts, it's a fun trip for the history with which they can interact and learn "highlighted Jesús Pacheco.
Children's workshops to discover the Jardines del Rey Lobo
They will take place from April 24 to 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Access is free.
The workshops are: plant your Spring Garden, plant your garden, Murcia in Miniature: Handicrafts with Terra Natura, Pin Huertano with Terra Natura, Potato Huertano with Terra Natura, Craft Hands: Project Abraham, Storytimes of animals with Terra Natura and Show of Birds Raptors
73 elements in 3D.
A show day and night
To this staging we must add 73 elements in 3D, 165 m2 of textured and hand-painted carved material, 120 kg of coated sand and 300 kg of rubber protection.
The water will also be present in 3 fountains and 4 ponds.
8 pyramidal planters of 2.5 meters will be located.
At night it will be transformed into an audiovisual show, with 60 RGB led spotlights, 24 moving heads and 52 environmental bulbs.
As well as 24,000 watt of sound, 360º.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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