Habsburg and Bourbon Spain

Murcia

Today: Spain

Years: 1492–1833
Role: Capital of the Kingdom of Murcia, episcopal see

Murcia received the title «Muy noble y muy leal» after helping to put down the Morisco revolt of the Alpujarras under Felipe II, and the boom in its silk spared it the crisis of the 16th century. In 1705 Bishop Belluga organised its defence in the War of the Spanish Succession; the 18th century was the age of Baroque churches and palaces and of the sculptor Salzillo.

What to see today

Catedral de Santa María de Murcia (Catedral de Murcia): Cathedral, 1490 to 1793
Palacio Episcopal de Murcia (Palacio Episcopal): Palace, 1748 to 1768
Monasterio de Santa Clara la Real (Santa Clara la Real): Monastery, 17th century
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Fuensanta (Santuario de la Fuensanta): Church, 1694 to 1705

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