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The guided tour program 'Take the Lead' of the Department of Tourism brings history to the streets of the neighborhoods of Murcia for participants in this activity know legends and secrets of the streets.
The Councillor of Tourism, Maria Isabel Valcarcel, explained that the new routes through neighborhoods are matched to events occurring in the area such as festivals and various events to introduce participants to different aspects of the city and its traditions.
The neighborhood of San Lorenzo is the star of the first route of this type scheduled to be held on 24 October and 14 November.
Participants will tour this area of the city that went from suburb in medieval times, a typical district of Murcia with the presence of religious orders, traders and students.
The visit will know the former location of the Jewish Quarter, the old granary, Trinidadians and Mercy convents, the famous legend of the Virgen del Cuello Eye, the coquette, the church of San Lorenzo and Piazza Abastos.
Coinciding with the feast of All Saints will visit the neighborhoods of San Pedro and Santa Catalina.
This route is scheduled for October 31.
The participants will find these beautiful neighborhoods with unique places and buildings like the contrast of the Silk, the home of the Marquis de Espinardo or Palarea House.
They also will tour the ancient gate of the Customs and the history of the guild of carpenters, who grew up artists like Salzillo and Pedro Flores.
Councilmember indicates that in this case the citizens can stroll through the traditional market of All Saints, selling syrup, calabazate, flowers, etc. and know its history.
Moreover, during the Fall Tours are also given prominence to the nature, folklore and handicrafts of the town.
Nature
The CEMACAM (Torre Guil) is one of the places to be visited.
There will be activities related to climate change, renewable energy and bioclimatic architecture.
This visit will be held on 21 November.
Nature lovers will also have the opportunity to visit the center Columbares Source, located in the heart of the Sierra de Columbares.
This route is celebrated on November 7, participants will learn the vegetation characteristic of Mediterranean forest, scrub and semi-arid environment characteristic of dense pine forests in the shade of Columbares.
Folklore and crafts
The folk group Aljufía will host this visit to be held on 27 November.
The group will greet visitors at its headquarters in The Albatalía to show his research, introducing the world of the bands of musicians, dances and traditional dress orchard.
Later we visit the workshop Viart Glaziers forged and after the workshop of Bethlehem, Jesus Ramirez.
The registration period is open.
To participate in one of these visits must register Aldaba 2000.
C / San Patricio, 10.
3 B, from Monday to Friday from 10 to 13 and from 17 to 19 hours.
The price per person is $ 2.
For more information call 968219099.
For routes that will take place in November registration period will begin on Monday 19 October.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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