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Centennial Ficus

2012-01-27T00:01:00.000+01:00

This Ficus tree was planted in 1893. Santo Domingo square.

Child's Play (or Ave Maria Gratia Plena)

2012-01-26T00:01:00.000+01:00

I had doubts with the title of the photo, it could have been "Pied Piper With Bubbles."
The photo was taken in Santo Domingo square, near the Church of the saint who gives the square its name.

Oblatas

2012-01-25T00:01:00.000+01:00

Those windows are of the female dorm rooms of the Oblates. This residence hall is exclusively female. It is located in University Square, next to the Faculty of Letters on the campus of Murcia. It has 82 beds.
All about student accommodation in Murcia, here (Spanish).

Fishing... Ducks?

2012-01-24T00:01:00.000+01:00

Not really. But in times of crisis, whether to put food on the table, some people fishing in the river ...
Although I don't know if the fishes of the river Segura are very healthy .

2nd International Women's Capoeira Meeting.

2012-01-23T00:01:00.000+01:00

Yesterday concluded the Second International Women's Capoeira Meeting, with an exhibition on the street (Santo Domingo Square). With students and instructors from Brazil and Europe.

Traffic Collision

2012-01-22T00:01:00.000+01:00

This vehicle collision occurred Saturday at the Murcia-Cartagena motorway. I do not know how it came about, nor whether there were wounded, but in the picture, the car is perpendicular to the direction of the truck / lorry.
On the occasion of this post, I want to comment that last year in Spain, again down the number of fatal accidents on the roads. The figures are around the 1400 victims, and that data are situated at the level of the year 1961. At that time Spain had one and a half million vehicles. Today there are 31 million.

Mars And Earth

2012-01-21T00:01:00.000+01:00

At the Museum of Science and Water (Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua) can be visited free of charge, the exhibition: "Mars-Earth: a comparative anatomy" (from La Caixa Foundation) (until 29 January).
This presentation will compare and see the similarities between Earth and Mars. You can even touch a meteorite came from Mars.

Papal Stairs

2012-01-20T00:01:00.000+01:00

Inside the Episcopal Palace (see labels) can be seen these stairs. The stained glass window that you see when you up the stairs has the symbols of the papacy of John Paul II.

Unexpected Twist

2012-01-19T00:01:00.000+01:00

A few days ago, I walked with my children, and we passed in front of this revolving door. I told my oldest son (four years) to enter, and he was amazed to see that the door turned. The moment was a bit of Charlie Chaplin, because all we did was turn.
The revolving door of the picture, is the entrance to a bank in Trapería street. The bank is in the House-Palace of the Pagan (Casa-Palacio de los Pagán).
As for the story of the door, the only thing is that these types of doors were invented to prevent robberies, as thieves would have to go into with their weapons raised or elevated.

Highway To Storm

2012-01-18T00:01:00.000+01:00

These days it has been raining in Spain, especially in the Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula.
In the picture, storm clouds forming in Cartagena.

Dawn In The City

2012-01-17T00:01:00.000+01:00

All about dawn, here.

Antique Market

2012-01-16T00:01:00.000+01:00

This antique market is held on the day of yesterday, near the river Segura, close to El Malecón. It could see all kinds of things more or less useful, or desire of collecting.

Dome Of The Museum-Church Of San Juan De Dios.

2012-01-15T00:01:00.000+01:00

In the center of the dome, ten small windows, four of which allow light to pass through the outside, and the other six that look like they are closed, are painted, that is, real illusions.
Below and between the spaces of the ribs of the dome, there are ten medallions with scenes from the life and miracles of San Juan de Dios.
More about this Museum-Church, here.

Remington

2012-01-14T00:01:00.000+01:00

Picture of an old typewriter Remington. Until not many years ago, in the administration, the police, in many areas of our society could be seen typewriters, but computers have ended to this invention.
A relatives have asked me how to price this old typewriter. Does anyone know price it?

Incongruous

2012-01-13T00:01:00.000+01:00

This photo was made before the end of 2011 (at Traperia Street). In fact, it has that poster removed, and now there's a picture of a forest.
Why be removed it? What does it say the ad? "The 1st savings bank founded in the Region has been considered the most efficient in Spain."
As it turns out, that savings bank was intervened by the Bank of Spain in the month of July.
Now, CAM has been bought by Banco Sabadell.

Sandwich Man

2012-01-12T00:01:00.000+01:00

In other Spanish cities (in the big cities) I have seen this type of ad men, but this is the first time I see them in Murcia.
What is advertised? "I buy gold" ("Compro Oro") This type of business, the purchase of gold has proliferated greatly during the crisis.

Pigeons

2012-01-11T00:02:00.001+01:00

Pigeons in one of the fountains of the Gloriette of Spain (Square of Spain), opposite the town hall. In the background, statue of Cardinal Belluga.

Echoes Of Xmas 2011. Romea Theater.

2012-01-10T00:01:00.000+01:00

After more than four years reforming and rehabilitating the Teatro Romea, it is ready to start programming theater, music, dance.
This was the image of the facade it had last Christmas time.

Echoes Of Xmas 2011. Casino Of Murcia At Xmas.

2012-01-09T00:01:00.000+01:00

The Casino of Murcia decorated its facade with Christmas themes during the past Christmas.

Echoes Of Xmas 2011. City Hall Xmas Tree

2012-01-08T07:00:00.000+01:00

It is the first time the municipality put a Christmas tree in front of the Town Hall's facade. Recent years had placed a nativity scene.

Echoes Of Xmas 2011

2012-01-07T10:00:00.000+01:00

Christmas over, but I still have left some images for publishing.

The Illusion came.

2012-01-06T12:00:00.000+01:00

At the end of the night the illusion became reality in the morning, and children, and not so young, they received the gifts left by the Magi.

A Night Of Illusion.

2012-01-05T00:01:00.000+01:00

The next night is the Twelfth Night. A night of illusion (especially for children of each house). Next to the Christmas tree, next to the window, next to the crib, clean shoes are left in each of the inhabitants of the house, and there, the Wise Men left the gifts that each request. If you have not been good, will bring you coal (sweet).
In the picture, nativity scene. This crib I recommend you to visit if you come at Christmas to Murcia. This arrangement is made by the huertano association "La Pava" each year. It shows the folklore of Murcia, along with the Christmas passages from the Bible.
You can see it in the church of San Juan de Dios.

Gloriette Of Spain At Christmas. Glorieta De España En Navidad.

2012-01-03T00:01:00.000+01:00

In Spain, Christmas runs until January 6. So, we continue at Christmas.
Image: Gardens Town Hall of Murcia.

The Day After New Year's Eve.

2012-01-02T00:01:00.000+01:00

So dawns on January 1, 2012 in Murcia. It's not too early, as I took the photo at 12 noon. Almost nobody on the street (Gran Via Av). It is very hard the day after New Year's Eve. Happy New Year.

Best Photo Of The Year 2011. Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T00:01:00.000+01:00

Today begins a new year: 2012. Happy New Year!
The year begins at CityDailyPhotoCommunity choosing the best picture last year. This red-dragonfly is perhaps, for me, one of the best pictures I made in 2011 (I took it in August 2011). It is difficult to choose between more than 226 photos I posted (well, actually about twenty would meet the standards of good pictures).
Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
Despite having to choose one as best of the year, then I leave with I have chosen as my photos of each month:
- Jan.: Church Of St. Peter, And Castle. Iglesia De San Pedro Y Castillo. Calasparra.
- Feb.: Highway To H... or this other pic.: February 2011 Theme Day: Fountains
- Mar.: March Theme Day 2011: Your Favorite Part Of Town
- Apr.: Easter Sunday 2011 or Good Friday 2011
- May: Solidarity Football Match For Lorca. or Pregnant And Cathedral
- Jun.: Fly Free!
- Jul.: Sunset In San Pedro
- Aug.: (that was a very good month for taking pictures) Full Moon At The Beach; Icarus; or August 2011 Theme Day: Postcard-Worthy
- Sep.: September 2011 Theme Day: Perspective
- Oct.: October 2011 Theme Day: Mystery Object
- Nov.: Views From The Geodesic Vertex.; Escape From The Car Park; or Avant-Garde Architecture (at Valencia)
- Dec.: Inside The Cathedral: Chapel Of Vélez; or Football Days

If you've taken a look at the photos chosen each month, you can tell me which is what you liked best in 2011.
From here I invite you to continue visiting MurciaDailyPhoto during 2012, where will reach the 1000 photos (in about 50 photos) and it will be 4 years old in June.

New Year's Eve 2011.

2011-12-31T00:01:00.000+01:00

Today is the last day of the year. Another year of crisis, and hopefully next year is better than this. Maybe that's one of the requests that people will do during the change of the year. In Spain, desires usually ask for while eating 12 grapes while sounding the 12 stroke of midnight (without choking). The tradition of the grapes began in the early twentieth century.
Another tradition that less time is to bring something red when changing of the year, is said to bring luck. The usual practice is to put red underwear (both men and women), which can be as sexy as the image.
About the image: corsetry El Trébol (The Clover). They make custom lingerie and corsetry for over 60 years. It is located on Platería Street.

Lights Sled

2011-12-30T00:01:00.000+01:00

Light sleigh pulled by a reindeer in the area of the home of Santa Claus.
I forgot to mention that this house is on the Basabe street, between the square of Santo Domingo and the Romea Theatre.

In Absence Of Snow, Illusion.

2011-12-29T00:30:00.000+01:00

Another animated puppets in the area of Father Christmas' house.
As it is rare snow in Murcia, or rather, it could count on the fingers of one hand the times it has snowed in the city of Murcia, we simulate snow with cotton.

Day Of Innocents.

2011-12-28T00:01:00.000+01:00

Today, outside the Christian tradition is on Christmas, we celebrate the equivalent of April fool's day.
About the image. In the area of Santa Claus's house (see last Monday) there are several moving figures (animatronics) to entertain young and old.

(Municipal) Nativity Scene. Belén Municipal.

2011-12-27T00:01:00.000+01:00

During this time, you can visit many cribs. Whether or not a Christian (believer or not), some manger scenes are worth visiting for its careful detail in the figures, and the scenes depicted.
The nativity scene of the image can be visited at the Episcopal Palace (or Bishop's Palace), at Belluga Square.

Santa's House

2011-12-26T00:00:00.000+01:00

Murcia Father Christmas passed by and left their gifts. Now, the apartment he has in the city has had to leave to go back to North Pole.

Merry Xmas 2011 From MuDP

2011-12-25T00:01:00.000+01:00

From this humble blog of photos I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas to all.

Shopping Street

2011-12-24T00:01:00.000+01:00

It is not really the name of this street. Its name is Soapmakers Street (Calle Jabonerías). And the whole street is full of shops, especially clothes.
This night will be celebrated on Christmas Eve. Family dinners and gifts, especially for children. The truth is that when I was a child, only received gifts on Twelfth Night, but I think since the 90s, it is usually given away also on Christmas Eve and Father Christmas who does it.

Lottery Office

2011-12-22T00:01:00.000+01:00

Today is the big day of the National Lottery, the state lottery, the Christmas lottery. This sweepstakes began in 1812, and has since held every year on 22 December.
The popular Christmas Gordo (the first prize in the Chritsmas lottery) brings this year 4,000,000 euros per set, equivalent to 400,000 € for the tenth, one hundred thousand more than last year. The second was € 1,200,000 per set. It has been distributed 15000 numbers more, so the probability of hitting is less.
Good luck to all.

2011-12-21T00:00:00.000+01:00

In El Valle Regional Park, is this youth hostel (although can be families). The Albergue (hostel) El Valle is 6 km from the city of Murcia, and has TV, an auditorium, swimming pool, ... at very good prices.

Reforestation

2011-12-20T00:10:00.000+01:00

Reforestation in the area of El Valle.

High Altar

2011-12-19T00:01:00.000+01:00

This is the altar of the Cathedral of Murcia. The altar, designed by Mariano Pescador, came to replace the altar burned in the fire of 1854. Chaired by the image of Santa Maria de la Paz, most of the sculptures of the altar are the work of Palao

Xmas At Trapería Street

2011-12-16T00:01:00.000+01:00

More about this street here

Inside The Cathedral: Chapel Of Vélez.

2011-12-14T00:01:00.000+01:00

This is one of the great jewels of the Cathedral of Murcia: the chapel of the Vélez. It's worth staying a while looking at the inside of this chapel, and delight in the forms that surround this architecture.

On outside of it, here you can see a post from 2009.

About its history: Its construction began in 1491 and, according to the inscription around the dome was finished on October 15, 1507. It was built as a funerary chapel.

It is built using limestone masonry and covered with a splendid ten-pointed star-shaped vault. The chapel was built by a workshop different from the rest of the cathedral, as evidenced by the mason marks, framed in the last Gothic style. It is not known, however, the name of the author but, by his mastery, the work is comparable to the chapel of the Condestable of the Cathedral of Burgos (source: regmurcia.com)

Inside The Cathedral: Right Side

2011-12-13T00:01:00.001+01:00

More than 3 years and 6 months MurciaDailyPhoto project began. It started with the photo of the main facade of the Cathedral of Murcia, the best known monumental building in the city. But so far, I had not shown to you inside. What catches the attention on entering, is the breadth, the height of the ceilings, the silence.

In the picture one side inside the Cathedral.

You can not miss the picture of tomorrow.

XXVII Christmas Trade and Crafts Show. XXVII Muestra de Navidad.

2011-12-12T00:01:00.000+01:00

As every year, until January 5, 2012 (and this year already 27 issues) is exhibited and you can buy handicrafts of the Region of Murcia, on Alfonso X "El Sabio (The Wise)"Avenue . Figures for nativity scenes, Christmas decorations, cakes, sweets, wines, cheeses, ...

In the image, information booth.

Xmas (Shopping) Time

2011-12-11T00:01:00.001+01:00

Undoubtedly, Christmas time is shopping time. Today, as every Sunday in December, open malls and large chain stores of clothes and toys, and will be filled by potential buyers of gifts.

In the picture a mall (which I will not publicizing) crowded.

A Gift For Xmas: The Fab Four

2011-12-10T00:03:00.000+01:00

The Fab Four (The Beatles) flanked by Kiss and the Ramones. These figures I have found outside a gift shop at the end of the Trapería street, corner of Cross square (Plaza de la Cruz).

Getting Ready

2011-12-09T00:01:00.000+01:00

Murcia is getting ready for Christmas. Although in many Spanish cities already the Christmas lights are on, in Murcia are still standing.

In the picture, Christmas tree in Plaza de Santo Domingo.

Snow Days

2011-12-08T00:01:00.001+01:00

This week have openned most ski resorts in Spain.

The ski resort near Murcia is Sierra Nevada (in Granada), about 280 km (2,30 hours).

In the Region of Murcia the first snow fell in the northwest.

Spanish Constitucion's Day

2011-12-07T00:01:00.000+01:00

Yesterday was a holiday in Spain. No one worked, except for basic services such as police, hospitals, bars and restaurants ;-)

Aboout our Constitution: Our constitution was approved by the Parliament on October 31, 1978 and approved by all the Spanish by referendum on December 6, 1978. It is currently being reformed by: the markets. Very democratic, right?

Article 35 in its first part, says: All Spanish people have the duty to work and the right to work, to free choice of profession or trade, to advancement through work, and an income sufficient to meet their needs and those of their family, but in no case can be discriminated on grounds of sex.

Currently, in Spain, there are 4,978,300 unemployed (22.8% according to the Labour Force Survey) although data from the unemployment offices say 4,420,462.

Attractive Lights

2011-12-06T00:01:00.000+01:00

Don't go into the light! Take the stairs!

Christmas lighting in a mall.

Traffic Jams To Go To Football

2011-12-05T00:01:00.001+01:00

Continuing with the topic of yesterday. Long lines of cars (traffic jams) are formed on the way to the stadium. It is not my case since I did the photo in the opposite traffic jam direction.

Football Days

2011-12-04T00:01:00.000+01:00

The photo is from yesterday Saturday. When the day of the match of the local football team comes, all around become a chaos of traffic, although there are several public transport like bus or tram. Both transport let you near the football stadium, but still people prefer to go to the stadium in his own car.

In the picture, New Condomina football stadium and its surroundings.

Pyramid

2011-12-03T00:03:00.000+01:00

This pyramid is an office building next to the leisure centre Zig Zag.

December 2011 Theme Day: Action Shot

2011-12-01T00:01:00.001+01:00

For the December Theme Day I chose this cyclist moment: a local bike race. The people (of various ages and weights) dress up them cyclist suit, and, although there is some competition (everyone wants to be the first crossing the finish line), what prevails is the fellowship and spend a morning with friends.

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Playground At El Malecon

2011-11-29T00:01:00.001+01:00

A good place for children to play in a unique place: the gardens of El Malecón.

Views From The Geodesic Vertex.

2011-11-28T00:01:00.002+01:00

After all I told yesterday about the geodetic vertices today the best, the views from the top of the mount of the Mine: the valley of Murcia. On the left, the castle of Monteagudo, with the Christ. A little to the right, blue twin towers. Towards the right, the tower of the Cathedral of Murcia. In the foreground, the geodesic vertex.

Click on the image for more detail. This time I took the photo with enough mega pixels to see better details.

Geodesic Vertex

2011-11-27T00:01:00.001+01:00

A geodesic vertex is a signal / geographical landmark built by engineers to measure the earth. These signs indicate the exact position and are located at the top of the hills, mountains, towers, .. They may also be at ground level or at sea

Its name is given for each vertex does precisely on top of an imaginary triangle with the closest, which in turn form a series of triangles with other geodetic vertices. Each milestone has its own name and has marked the coordinates and altitude compared to sea level.

In this geodesic vertex plate reads: National Geographic Institute. Geodesic vertex. The destruction of this sign is punishable by law.

That phot was taken in the top of the Mine Mountain.

An example of place where this vertex are: here

Each Time Begins Earlier Christmas.

2011-11-26T00:01:00.000+01:00

Not many years ago, Christmas was beginning the earliest, 15 days before Christmas Eve. But today, Christmas begins earlier. Not surprise me if one year for Halloween, we could buy gifts and Santa Claus costumes.

Hillock. Cabezo.

2011-11-25T00:01:00.000+01:00

This is the Hillock of the Cross (Cabezo de la Cruz) in Esparragal of Murcia. Small hill in the middle of a plain

Football Training

2011-11-24T00:01:00.001+01:00

This is the football field of El Ranero. There, children and youth practice football. Perhaps a new football star out, but for now, most importantly, playing sports.

Carriage Stop

2011-11-23T00:01:00.000+01:00

A curious picture. Is this the new environmentally friendly public transport? I have no answer, but the carriage was stopped at a bus stop.

After The Storm

2011-11-22T00:01:00.000+01:00

Yesterday was a day of storms and heavy rainfall in the Spanish Mediterranean coast.

In the Region of Murcia came to rain up to 48 liters per square meter. In other provinces of the Mediterranean coast, flooding does occur.

Image: the Malecon with the Cathedral in the background, after the storm.

Escape From The Car Park

2011-11-18T00:01:00.000+01:00

I have no comment to add.

A Place For Sport

2011-11-16T00:01:00.000+01:00

The Principe de Asturias pavilion (another photo here) was for many years the leading and largest sports enclosure in the city.

Nowadays, you can practice the following sports:

Bodybuilding, aerobics, judo, pilates, tennis, billiards, fitness, gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, self defense.

Club Atlético Murcia 2005 Volleyball

2011-11-15T00:01:00.001+01:00

Athletic Club Volleyball Murcia 2005 is a Murcia volleyball team, which competes under the sponsorship and the name of Grupo 2002 Murcia. Born in the summer of 2005.

List of championships:

national tournaments

3 Superleague: 2007, 2008 and 2009

5 Cups of Queen: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011

4 Spain Super Cups: 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010

international Tournaments

1 Top Teams Cup: 2006-2007.

(Source: wikipedia)

General Archive Of The Region Of Murcia.

2011-11-14T00:01:00.000+01:00

This is the building of the General Archive of the Region of Murcia. In addition to the documentation produced by the Regional Administration retains funds from institutions that preceded the Autonomous Community, such as the Provincial Government, the Regional Council and the Parliamentary Assembly. It has a large collection of reproductions of historical documents relating to the ancient kingdom and province of Murcia from other archives, such as the Archive of Simancas or the National Historical Archive.

They also do restoration of documents and manage the regional photographic archive.

This building is located in Avenida de los Pinos (Pine Avenue)

Lunar Sunrise

2011-11-13T00:01:00.000+01:00

It is curious to see the moon while the sun dawns

Three Cups. Jardín De Las 3 Copas. La Flota.

2011-11-10T00:01:00.001+01:00

About three years ago, I took a photo from this fountain (see labels), but that day, the fountain was not moving. This time, you can see the water falling from the top of each cup. When it is windy, despite the large diameter of the fountain, you can get wet.

Game Of Boys: Elisa Seiquer

2011-11-09T00:01:00.000+01:00

I've been looking for information about the author of this work, and I've found that it is the sculpture Game of Boys (Juego de Muchachos), by Elisa Seiquer. This artist was born in 1945 in Murcia, died in 1996. Shortly after beginning her studies at the School of Arts and Crafts, she went to Valencia and Madrid, to expand her knowledge. She received a scholarship to study in Paris. In 1972, she received the award in sculpture Francisco Salzillo.

Like most women in all spheres of society, she was not assessed, but today, her work is well recognized.

Here you can see some of her works. The sculpture of the image (early eighties) can be viewed in the garden of the 3 cups (garden of Isaac Peral), in the neighborhood of La Flota, Murcia.

Avant-Garde Architecture

2011-11-08T00:01:00.000+01:00

This is another photo that I had not posted about my visit to the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia.

I really love the image building a avant garde architecture but exquisite design (of architect Santiago Calatrava).

Jellyfishes

2011-11-07T00:01:00.001+01:00

Seeing which photo post today, I saw that I still had some photos that I had not seen when I visited the Oceanographic in Valencia.

Jellyfish of the Mediterranean Sea.

I do not know if talking about these beautiful jelly-like animals, of which some species are quite dangerous, or I could comment on Medusa or Medousa, in Greek mythology.

I leave it there.

Former College Of Theologians Of San Isidoro.

2011-11-03T00:01:00.000+01:00

XVIII Century. The building designed by architect Martin Soler, and performed in 1755 as the College of Theologians, as part of the foundations of Bishop Luis Belluga. In 1837 it became Secondary School, having come to this day as such, but adopting different names. Today is the IES (Secondary School) Graduate Cascales. (Source Municipality of Murcia)

This building is located between the Church-Museum of yesterday, and the College of Dramatic Art.

Church-Museum Of Saint John Of God.

2011-11-02T00:01:00.000+01:00

This is the facade of the Church-Museum, San Juan de Dios, which I already mentioned some time ago.

I will just add to what I said in that post, the following:

"Muslim Alcazar (walls, oratory and pantheon)

The ground floor of the set allows us to discover the archaeological remains of the old Moslem fortress and the wall of 30 meters in length, which belonged to the defensive line of Alcazar Mayor of the city.

It is an area of great historical value which have preserved the interesting remains of an arch or mihrab oratorio, with its original polychrome decoration, as well as a real or rawda pantheon, with nine graves tumular structure attributable to the family the ruler Ibn Mardanis, known as the 'Wolf King' (1147-1172)." (Source: murciaturistica.es)

November 2011 Theme Day: Fences

2011-11-01T00:01:00.000+01:00

It's not really a fence, but maybe there it is. This is the fence that separates the bridge of the FICA, with the river LOL.

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Café Del Sol

2011-10-31T00:01:00.000+01:00

It's a little contradiction, Café del Sol (Sun's Cafe), while there are dark clouds in the background.

In the heart of the city, the nightlife centre of Murcia, is the Café del Sol, where you can enjoy tapas and a drink. Installed on the terrace of the Plaza de Europa (Europe Square). Perhaps one of the ugliest squares in Murcia (too much cement and concrete). But it is in the centre of the city, very close to the university of Murcia (campus of Murcia), restaurants and cinemas (well, only a movie theater, but the best).

Inside Teatre

2011-10-30T00:01:00.000+02:00

Disco Teatre, is a place to spend the weekend nights (and the week nights). What I like is the design. It's like a theater. The seating area is the dance area and the area of boxes, is that, box seats, VIP area with exclusive entrance.

During the week, seating area turns into a cabaret, with tables to dine, have drinks and watch shows: stand-up comedy, variety, music hall, flamenco, ... Some Sundays are special events like the matinee, Burleske.

The bad thing is the average age nights on Fridays and Saturdays (between 21 and 24 years), and also the quality of some drinks, because well-known brands, they put re-filled bottles.

Main Hall At The Mall

2011-10-28T00:02:00.000+02:00

Main entrance to the mall Nueva Condomina.

Abenarabi Or Ibn Arabí

2011-10-27T00:01:00.000+02:00

This is the avenue Abenarabi. It's just an excuse to talk about Abenarabi or Ibn Arabi:

"The streets of Murcia viewed born to one of the most important Muslim mystics, Abenarabi, the great thinker and poet of Al-Andalus.

The twelfth and thirteenth centuries were shaken politically, with the reconquista and the crusades. Is the time of Al-Andalus and the empire of the Almohades, constituting one of its greatest regarding our character, a thinker who in works such as The Names of God laid the foundations for a new worldview rooted in the individual approach to divinity through study and prayer, a mystical, or search for union with God, which centuries later would drink San Juan de la Cruz and Santa Teresa de Jesus. "(Source: Región de Murcia Digital)

More on this Sufi mystic, philosopher, poet, traveler and Andalusian Muslim wise man in wikipedia.

The person who designed the streetlights of that street introduced those half moons in honor of this distinguished Murcian.

Reopening Of Casino

2011-10-26T00:01:00.000+02:00

Facade of the Casino, with the doors open.
Here, a better picture of this beautiful facade.

Coming Storm

2011-10-25T00:03:00.000+02:00

It seems that fall going to start, although it is scarcely going to notice in Region of Murcia (well, yes, temperatures have dropped and we are only at 24 degrees celsius during the day)

Motocross In Alhama

2011-10-24T00:01:00.000+02:00

Yesterday I was fortunate to attend to the Circuit of Las Salinas, in Alhama of Murcia (organized by the Moto Club Alhama). There it celebrated the XXXIV edition of the motocross regional championship. In this circuit, have held the World Championship races, the European Championship and the Championship of Spain.

The importance of this day was not who won, but how much money is collected, and all that money was destined for the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC)

Casino: Restored

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In the picture you can see the reading room. Rather, this room is used to read the newspaper while taking coffee or tea.

Here you can see info about the casino, in a post in 2009.

Contrast

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Left: a place for tapas. Right: a man asking for food.

Solar Race 2011

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Last week, it turned to contest the Solar Race Region of Murcia. This year the number of participants has increased, and this year came from Hungary, Italy, Belgium, France and Spain (Guipuzcoa, Malaga, Valencia, Castellón, Alicante and Murcia).

The car of the CEU University, achieved the best mark. In this race is not measured speed, but the greatest distance traveled.

Oktoberfest In Murcia. Fiesta De La Cerveza En Murcia.

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Well, yes. The great beer festival in Germany, the Oktoberfest, is also in Murcia. Here came in 2010, and this is its second year.

As I read, the origin of the beer festival in Germany is as follows: In 1810, after the wedding celebrations of the future king of Bavaria, Munich residents remember this event is proposed every year. Thus was born the German Oktoberfest.

Here you can see more photos. To enjoy a good beer (and large). Indeed, in the poster of the picture you can see some of their prices: pint jar: 4 euros. One-liter jar: 6 euros.

October 12th

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Yesterday was a holiday in Spain. The day of the Spain's National Day (formerly known as Hispanic Day). In Madrid there was the military parade (photo I took from the TV). This day is also known as Columbus day.

(Here you can find the information that I posted last year)

Art Without Movement

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Well, more than art, what do these two human statues is patience. Because withstand the summer temperatures of these days (between 25 and 30 degrees celsius), they must be very patient.

Be Carefull, Skaters

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These ramps surrounding several gardens. If you do not paying attention, is a good area for skateboarding, but beware, if you look at, there are some pavers that stand out, I guess with the intention that not to use.

That area is located in Condestable Street.

The Old Beetle Or Bug

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The old beetle. This car has, no doubt, a charm that has not gotten the new version.

As I read, its production began in 1938 until 2003. It was designed by Porsche commissioned by Hitler. If you want to know more about this car, there is a page on wikipedia that is quite complete.

I found this car parked in a street of Murcia.

Photo Marathon 2011. III Foto Maratón Fotográfico La Verdad.

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During the day yesterday, the Murcian newspaper, La Verdad, organized the third marathon of photography (here, the photos that I took on the first contest).

In the picture, a group of hunters posing as a memory image of that day. The background used was the Old Bridge over the River Segura.

October 2011 Theme Day: Mystery Object

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For this month I have worked very little to find the topic for the Theme Day. The mystery object is (are) exhaust chimney of the underground parking vehicles.
Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Walking Men

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Nothing more to add.

Basket Park

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This is an area where you can play basketball outdoors. It is next to the Prince of Asturias Pavilion, on Avenida de Los Pinos.

If you look, there are baskets that are three, I suppose it is to practice shooting, because I do not think you can play a game.

Another thing, colored roof area, is it really useful?

Carthaginians And Romans. Cartagineses Y Romanos.

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During the second half of September in Cartagena is the feast of Carthaginians and Romans.

Cartagena was founded about the year 227 B. C. by Carthaginian general Hasdrubal. The Carthaginian presence in it would be fleeting because in 209 B.C., during the Second Punic War was conquered by the Roman Scipio.

This latter is what is commemorated during the festival of Carthaginians and Romans. Here you can view some videos.

The picture is really bad, I took from a local newspaper.

Rental Bikes

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In March I published a similar picture, but the bicycle parking was unfinished. Now it already has all its colours, although the image is in another part of Murcia, Avenida de Los Pinos.

This rental system has been so successful, and there are no bicycles for all the requests (and some that has been stolen).

Study Or Fun.

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A curiosity, and ended with the theme of the Regional Library. The library is next to the leisure area Zig Zag. The "sin" is one step.

Library Of The Region Of Murcia

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Main facade of the Regional Library.

In these last days of September, the library is not widely used. Usually, at exam time, there are queues early in the morning or evening by students who want to take a place to study.

In this library you can borrow books, music, movies.

There is a children's area, which is fine for children.

The library is located in Avenida Juan Carlos I, number 17. There are tram and bus stops.

The Knowledge B

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Yes, this is B's knowledge. It's the B from library (in Spanish: Biblioteca) of the Region of Murcia.

Artillery Playground

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In the old artillery barracks, is this playground. In the picture there is no child (I took the photo at the right time), but usually this is a playground full of kids.

I've been reading that this type of playground can also be called TOT LOT. I do not know which is more correct to use for the image.

Gabarrón & The City Of Arts & Sciences.

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Currently in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, is a show of Gabarrón Murcian artist's sculptures. The sculptures which are generic theme: the towers of the Alhambra, already were exhibited in Murcia in 2009.

Mil Palmeras Beach

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We're having a good days, climatologically speaking. And the weather invited to go, for example, to the beach.

In the image Mil Palmeras beach (thousand Palms beach).

This beach is just over 5 kilometers from the border of the Region of Murcia, in the province of Alicante.

Antaño

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Antaño is one of the most famous libraries in Murcia. It is a library of those of yesteryear (antaño) . If you want a book and not have it in the store, they seek, and before long, they find it.

Children's books, books in foreign languages, text books, teaching books ... And now, also, E-books.

It's located in Calle Puerta Nueva, 8.