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The Glorieta or Calle Corredera, the main tree-lined avenue in Caravaca de la Cruz The Glorieta, or Calle Corredera, runs from the Templete to the Convento del Carmen in Caravaca The Glorieta is the name commonly given to Calle Corredera, the wide tree-lined avenue which leads from the Templete to the Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz along..

The Vera Cruz, the True Cross of Caravaca de la Cruz The holy relic of Caravaca has defined the history and development of the city The Cross of Caravaca represents many things to many people, and since the Middle Ages it has come to define the nature of the city in which it appeared and is kept. For some..

The Plaza de los Caballos del Vino in Caravaca de la Cruz The wine horses of Caravaca gather here the evening before their race to the castle The Plaza de los Caballos del Vino is in the north-west of the old centre of Caravaca de la Cruz, and is dominated by a statue of one of the wine horses after which..

The Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz in Caravaca de la Cruz The square is named after the saint who founded the Convento del Carmen in Caravaca The Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz is right in the heart of the city of Caravaca, at the Eastern end of the Paseo de la Glorieta, or Calle Corredera, and is outside the..

The Palacio de la Encomienda in Caravaca de la Cruz The palace in Caravaca is also known as the Casa de la Tercia The Palacio de la Encomienda is one of the historic buildings in the centre of Caravaca de la Cruz, although nowadays it is privately owned and can only be viewed from the outside. The..

The Ermita de Santa Elena in Caravaca de la Cruz This small chapel has been used as a place of worship in Caravaca for 300 years The Ermita de Santa Elena is a small church in Caravaca de la Cruz which is entered from Calle Canalejas and backs onto Calle Santa Elena, the current structure dating from..

The convent-church of San José in Caravaca de la Cruz The convent of the Carmelites in Caravaca was founded by Santa Teresa de Avila in 1576 The baroque 16th-century convent church of San José stands on the Calle Mayor in the centre of Caravaca de la Cruz, and was founded in 1576 during the..

The church and monastery of Nuestra Señora del Carmen in Caravaca de la Cruz Iglesia del Convento de Nuestra Señora del Carmen de Caravaca de la Cruz Construction of the church was started by the Carmelite Order in 1586 This church, parts of which date back to the 16th century, has had one of the more chequered histories..

The Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción in Caravaca de la Cruz This church in Caravaca was built over a period of centuries starting in 1534 iglesia de la Purísima Concepción This church, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, stands outside the historic old centre of Caravaca de la Cruz alongside..

The Church of El Salvador in Caravaca de la Cruz The second most important place of worship in Caravaca The church of El Salvador in Caravaca de la Cruz (parroquía de El Salvador) plays an important part in the Holy Jubilee celebrations which are held every seven years in the city, and is the second..

The Monasterio de Santa Clara in Caravaca de la Cruz This 17th century Caravaca convent is still in use today The convent dedicated to Santa Clara in Caravaca de la Cruz is in the historic centre of the city, in Calle de las Monjas, and dates from the early 17th century. Unlike many of the religious buildings..

The Basilica-Sanctuary of Caravaca de la CruzThe home of the Cross of Caravaca stands in the castle above the town The Basílica de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca stands on the top of the hill behind the city, within the walls of the castle and alongside the museum dedicated to the True Cross which provides..

Museo de la Fiesta Caravaca de la Cruz Celebrating the events of the Fiestas de la Santísima y Vera Cruz and Moors and Christians This museum is dedicated to the Fiestas de la Santísima y Vera Cruz which take place at the beginning of May every year, offering visitors a snapshot..

Casa Museo de Los Caballos del Vino Caravaca de la CruzA chance to see the incredible embroideries of the Running of the Wine Horses up close If you’re in the Region of Murcia on May 2nd then take the opportunity to witness one of the most memorable and unique fiestas to be seen anywhere in Spain and watch..

The Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz The Casa Consistorial in Caravaca dates from the 18th century The Baroque Casa Consistorial, the main Town Hall building in Caravaca de la Cruz, is in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (del Arco) at the foot of the hill on which the castle-sanctuary stands..

The Ermita de San Sebastián in Caravaca de la Cruz This modest 16th century church is now home to a Caravaca music society Popularly known as the “Ermita del Santo”, the small church in Caravaca de la Cruz dedicated to San Sebastián dates from the early 16th century, and it is thought..

Caravaca de la Cruz, Archaeological Museum Museo Arqueológico municipal de la Soledad The Museo Arquelogico de la Soledad in Caravaca de la Cruz The Region of Murcia has an extraordinary history and pre-history, with rich archaeological remains at over 2,000 sites dating back to the earliest dawn of the existence of humans...

Plaza del Arco, Caravaca de la Cruz A historic plaza used during many events in Caravaca de la Cruz The Plaza del Arco marks the entrance to historic Caravaca de la Cruz, and is accessed via a deep archway which incorporates rooms belonging to the town hall, the Ayuntamiento de Caravaca..

La Casa de Cultura Emilio Sáez Caravaca de la Cruz The exhibition centre and public library are both within the Casa de Cultura La Casa de Cultura de Emilio Sáez is located inside one of the most important and historical buildings of Caravaca de la Cruz, located on the site of the former Hospicio..

Museum of ethnic instruments, the Carlos Blanco Fadol collection, Barranda The Museo de Música Étnica, Barranda The man responsible for this amazing place is one individual. Carlos Blanco Fadol. There are many accomplished musicians throughout the world with a passion for music, who are moved to explore..

Museo Carrilero, Caravaca de la Cruz, sculptural museum Caravaca de la Cruz, Museo Carrilero, the art and sculptures of Jose Carrilero Sculptor José Carrilero Gil was born in 1928 in Caravaca de la Cruz, in the building which now houses a museum dedicated to his works, the Museo Carrilero. His.. 03/07/2010

The Templete and the bathing of the Cross of Caravaca The Templete is one of the most iconic monuments in Caravaca de la Cruz Fiestas of the Santisima y Vera Cruz: 3rd May, bathing of the cross and blessing the waters The Templete is often referred to by locals simply as the Bañadero, the..

Las Fuentes del Marques and the Torreón de los Templarios The Centro de Interpretacion (Nature Centre), Las Fuentes del Marques. This is an attractive natural park area, about 2km from the centre of Caravaca itself and is the ideal place to escape the milling crowds, go for a quiet, tranquil pic-nic and enjoy..

Museo de la Vera Cruz Caravaca de la Cruz The Museo de la Cruz within the walls of the medieval castle of Caravaca The Basílica de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca stands on the top of the hill behind the city, within the walls of the castle and alongside the museum dedicated to the True Cross..

Caravaca de la Cruz Museo Etnografico en Miniatura Angel Reinon An extraordinary collection of miniatures dedicated to the ethnographic history of Caravaca de la Cruz This is an extraordinary little museum and anyone who loves remarkable engineering and appreciates skilled craftsmanship should go and see it, marvelling..

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