About Murcia

Region of Murcia is located in the southeastern of Spain, between Andalusia (west), Castilia-La Mancha (North), Valencia (East) and Mediterranean Sea (South).
The city of Murcia is the capital of the Region. Other major cities are: Cartagena, Lorca, Caravaca de la Cruz, Jumilla, Yecla, Bullas, Mazarrón, Aguilas ...

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Jurassic And The Spain's National Day.


This image is a replica of a skeleton of a T-Rex (nothing to do with the band). In the mall of "El Tiro" is a replica skeletons exposure of dinosaurs from different periods.

Today in Spain, is celebrated on Spain's National Day (Dia de la Fiesta Nacional or Hispanidad). It is a holiday, which commemorates the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1492, paid by the Crown of Castile.
Some links of interest:
- Columbus Day
- U.S. Separtmentt of State (a letter from Hillary Rodham Clinton)
- The origin of this day (in Spanish)

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Anónimo ha dicho que…
I wish you a very happy National Day. Thank you for the links. Great picture.

Irish Molly

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