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DanielF Says: The Convent of Saint Sebastian is a good example of Murcian Barroque. Unlike the castle and the church, it is placed in the lower part of the town, near the Town hall. Its main portal is a fine example of rural Barroque in the Region of Murcia.
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
DanielF Says: The main church in Moratalla was dessigned as a Renaissance building, but its construction took place along several centuries, hence the melange of styles. As the castle, the church stands in the upper part of the town and is visible from many kilometers around.
DanielF Says: Being built upon different levels, there are several terrasses in Moratalla from which you can look over the rooves of the town and into the distance.
DanielF Says: This is the most animated part of the town, as there are many shops and bars in this area. Even the buildings here have another flair.
DanielF Says: The simple buildings in the streets of Moratalla tell of the Moorish heritage of the area.
DanielF Says: It was built in the Gothic defensive style and stands 22 meter high.
DanielF Says: The castle is currently in ruinous condition. Only the homage tower stands proudly among the chaotic maze of modest houses.
DanielF Says: Beside the church, the castle is the most outstanding building in the town. It dates back to the XV century, when the town was at strategic position near the border with the muslim territories.
DanielF Says: The best known culinary speciality of Moratalla is its marzipan. Its particularity consists in that it is filled with eye yolk. You can buy it in any of the bakeries of the town.
DanielF Says: Although Moratalla is in a fairly remote region, far away from the tourist routes, all roads leading there are in very good condition.A private car is indeed the best option to arrive to Moratalla. Otherwise you will have to rely on the bus lines, as there is no trains...
DanielF Says: The North West is the most mountanious area in the region of Murcia. The mountains are covered by Mediterranean forest, able to resist the little amount annual amount of rain.The highest peak in teh region is called Revolcadores peak, with over 2.000 meters.
DanielF Says: The surroundings of Moratalla are charmful and colourful.
DanielF Says: When you climb to the upper town, you have the feeling to stand above the rooves of the buildings, disposed in an apparently chaotic way.
DanielF Says: The muslims that stayed after the conquest of Al Andalus by the Christinans were called "moriscos". They were finally forced out by the kings of Spain in the early XVII century but until then, they had a great influence in the society of South East Spain. Their expulsion...
DanielF Says: It is definitely not what you understand for a "skyline" in the sense of modern cities, but it has an unmistakable Spanish look.
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Beside the church, the castle is the most outstanding building in the town. It dates back to the XV century, when the town was at strategic position near the...
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Moratalla cannot deny its moorish origins. This enchanting little town situated on a hill in the Northwest part of the region of Murcia is a perfect example of moorish settlement with winding steep......
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