Bullring And Ancient Roman Amphitheatre Of Cartagena

The first thing you see in the picture, is the structure of the old bullring in Cartagena. Built between 1853 and 1854, and inaugurated in August 1854. The last bullfight was in March 1986.
The bullring was built on the ruins of Ancient Roman Amphitheatre (bottom left of image). It is thought to be built in the first century B.C. It is also thought that in addition to other spectacles, naval recreations were made because channels were found which would serve to drain the ring of the amphitheater.
The existence of the amphitheater, it seems, that has always been aware of its existence: "The Roman amphitheater is the monument of old Cartagena better known among scholars and students between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries, and their structures were visible until the construction of the Plaza de Toros on its ruins. already Francisco Cascales, in his "Discourse of the city of Cartagena" (1598), we reported that Juan Bautista Antonelli, in 1577, and for building the city wall, planned its demolition. "
Currently (although the economic crisis may have stopped their excavation) the idea is to keep the structure of the bullring and dig around the amphitheater.
More information about this historic amphitheatre, here (in Spanish).

2CV

I took the photo of that Citroën 2CV because I was struck by the publicity throughout the body, but above all, I was struck by the 2 spare wheels carried on the roof.

Fast And Furious

Perhaps is filming a new movie of the Fast and the Furious saga.

Cannons

Cannons defending the port of Cartagena.

Cervantes And Cartagena

On Monday April 23rd, Spain was held the day of the book. A date in 1616 that Cervantes and Shakespeare died.
In the picture, mural-monument in the third centenary of the Quixote.
The plaque above reads: To Miguel de Cervantes: The schoolchildren of Cartagena in the third centenary of the Quixote (3 May 1905)
Below, left, a plaque of "millenarian Cartagena", showing different events of Cartagena, since its founding in 227 BC by Asdrubal the Carthaginian.
In the center, a plaque with the image of Cervantes, with a text of Cervantes about Cartagena : "With this, I gradually came to the port. For the Carthage gave its name ..."

Calatrava's Pedestrian Bridge

This is the Footbridge of Vistabella or Footbridge of Jorge Manrique. It's a very beautiful bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava. At night, it is even more beautiful, thanks to the lights of the same bridge. The floor is made of glass. Despite its beauty, it seems that presents a problem when it rains (luckily, dry weather in Murcia): becomes in a skating rink.
This pedestrian bridge cross the Segura River.

7 Crowns

This is one of the most emblematic hotels in the city of Murcia and the Region of Murcia. The Hotel 7 Coronas (7 Crowns Hotel). The hotel is currently managed by Silken and before it was by Meliá. A 4-star hotel.

Backlighting

This is what happens when you take a backlighting photo. Here, the same place, when you don't do it.
Fountains at Glorieta of Spain.

RNE 75

National Radio of Spain (rne, Radio Nacional de España) has completed 75 years since its first broadcast (during the Spanish Civil War, at the National side). Today is Public Radio for all.
It is formed by: Radio Clasica (classical music and programs about classical music), Radio 3 (the latest music, especially within the indy music circuit), Radio 5 (only news), Radio Nacional or Radio 1 (generalist radio programs of various kinds) , Radio 4 (in Catalonia), Radio Exterior (an international channel that broadcasts in Spanish, English, French, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese and Sephardic.). In addition to broadcast by radio, RNE is now on all new media (internet, social networking, mobile, DTT, satellite ...).
To celebrate the 75th anniversary are doing a road show throughout Spain. Yesterday they were in the city of Murcia. Tomorrow in Cartagena.

Warships

Warships in the port of Cartagena. They are 2 types of frigate. Cartagena is the headquarters of Spanish Navy marine.

Yacht Club

This is the building of the Royal Yacht Club of Cartagena (Real Club de Regatas de Cartagena). Founded in 1905, is responsible for the marina, with capacity for 400 boats.

Glorieta Of Spain In Spring

Fountain and gardens at Glorieta Of Spain, in Murcia. In the background, Episcopal Palace.

All U Can Eat

Original idea to promote a restaurant in Murcia: Pacoche. 15 euros, 2 guests. Eat all the tapas you can. Includes a drink. Friday and Saturday. Until April 30th.
I include this promotion at MurciaDailyPhoto, because I found very original the way to advertise the restaurant. It is a well known restaurant in Murcia, although I have not gone to taste their dishes.

End Of The Spring Festival Week.

Yesterday ended the Spring Festival in Murcia. A great week to enjoy.
The picture is from Saturday morning. During that morning, the "Sardineros" (the makers of the Burial of the Sardine) parade through Alfonso X "The Wise" Avenue and the Santo Domingo Square, music to fill this place and to give to children, gifts.

Burial Of The Sardine 2012

Come the end of the Spring Festival with the Burial of the Sardine. After a parade of light, color show and thousands of gifts, it was time to burn the sardine. And then a huge fireworks display.

Renaissance Street Market

A summary of the week that is finishing: Week of Spring Festival. On Monday began this week with the Bando de la Huerta children's parade. On Tuesday, the parade of the Bando de la Huerta. Wednesday, Murcia in Spring Parade (or battle of the flowers), and also, Murcian Meat Pie Day. Thursday, arrival of the Sardine for the Burial of the Sardine, and parade. Friday, Testament of the Sardine, and parade. Saturday, the parade of the Burial of the Sardine.
Also this year, next to the stage of international competition of tunas, has installed a Renaissance-style street market.

Spring Festival 2012. Murcian Tapas.

In the city of Murcia, continue with the Spring Festival 2012. As always, the week after Easter. This year's Spring Festival is from 9 to 15 April. It's a good week to taste different Murcian tapas.

I have numbered the plates of some of Murcian tapas:

1. - Pisto (Ratatouille): a fried with vegetables and tomato. It takes eggplant/aubergine, zucchini/courgette, peppers, and tomatoes.

2. - Zarangollo: a scrambled egg with zucchini and onion.

3. - Murcian salad: very fresh salad with onion, boiled egg, tuna, black olives and tinned plum tomato

4. - Salchicha y Longaniza: is a type of sausage, from pork, formerly pig intestines are used to make its elongated shape. It takes some spices like pepper, and in the case of the Longaniza, also clove.

5. - Morcillas (Black pudding): based on blood and onions cooked and pine nuts.

And everything  with a Murcian beer (Estrella de Levante)

Promoting The Bando De La Huerta 2012

Last Saturday I met by chance at a well known brico centre (Leroy Merlin) that were promoting the Bando de la Huerta, wearing traditional costumes, with dances and traditional music. It must promote the Bando de la Huerta because is International Tourist Interest since 2012.

Bando De La Huerta 2012. Trimak Wheeler. Motocarro Trimak.

Yesterday was the great day of celebration of the customs of the vegetable gardens and orchards: the Bando de la Huerta. Since this year has achieved the status of International Tourist Interest.
I recommend you visit the following links of the photos I took in 2009 from the parade: 1, 2, 3.
On this day, it used to appear quite curious vehicles decked with boughs of lemon or lemon leaves and lemons, with pork meat products, ... . In the picture wheeler Trimak of 1971. The motorized tricycle wheeler or light transport is a tricycle whose front is derived from the mechanical part of a motorcycle and the rear is a futile charge for the delivery vehicle.

Bando De La Huerta For Children

Yesterday was the children's parade of Bando de la Huerta, where, among other carriages was the child queen of the festivities. Huerta means vegetable garden.
Photos from other years:
- 2011
- 2010

Easter Sunday 2012

Yesterday ended Holy Week with Procession of the Risen. A colorful procession.
For those who first see the processions of Murcia, need to know that the Nazarenes carry in their bellies sweets, candies, Easter buns, boiled eggs, ..., to give to children and adults.
And after Easter, comes a week of colours, traditions, parades, food and drink: the Spring Festivals.
Photos of the resurrection Sunday procession from previous years:
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009

Torrijas

The Torrijas is a typical dessert of Lent and Easter, not just in Murcia, but also in Spain, and parts of Latin America . This dessert is very similar to French Toast. I guess this dessert arose in famine time to take the bread was left over from one day to another. There are recipes in the fifteenth century that it appears this dessert.
Recipe:
Use sliced bread. The slices should be of a thickness of about 2 cm. Homemade bread is preferred field or a day or two before preparing the toast as it absorbs better milk. Boil milk (half a liter, for a loaf of bread of 250 g) sugar (125 g), a cinnamon stick, and lemon peel. Pour the hot milk (although I think it is better cold, so the bread does not break) on slices of bread to soak up enough. Then the slices are coated in egg batter and then fry in oil (preferably olive oil) in a very hot pan. Frying the slices are to be browned on both sides. It has prepared a hot syrup made with a pint of water, 125 g of sugar, a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of sweet white wine (muscat type, Malaga, some use instead anise liquor type, etc.). This syrup is prepared by cooking these ingredients previously. As the pan is removed from the container will pass to the syrup and then passed to another tray. If you want you can sprinkle powdered sugar or honey and cinnamon on top.
Enjoy it!

Easter Week 2012. Good Friday Morning.

On the morning of Good Friday, you can see the Procession of the Salzillos, and see one of the processions with priceless carvings, which for the rest of the year can be seen in the building on the right: Salzillo Museum.
In the picture, "The Last Supper" coming home.

Confraternity of the Holy Sepulchre: Good Friday

On the night of Good Friday will be the parade of the Royal and Most Illustrious Confraternity of the Holy Sepulchre. Based in the church of St. Bartholomew. The Nazarenes wear black velvet robe and hood of the same color satin. The shield of this entity Nazarene is the Cross of Jerusalem, also known as the Cross of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre.

Coloraos. Easter Week 2012: Holy Wednesday.

Yesterday, Holy Wednesday, left the largest procession of the Murcian Easter Week (declared of international touristic interest): about 3000 people marching. It is also the oldest, last year turned 600 years old. It's named "Coloraos" by the red dress that distinguishes these Nazarenes
Video images.

Reliefs By Antonio Campillo

In the facade of the headquarters of CAM in Murcia, you can see these murals, these reliefs by Antonio Campillo (1926-2009) made in the 60's. They are white marble slabs, representing allegories to agriculture and culture because this savings developed these activities, primarily (in that decade was called: Savings Bank of Alicante and Murcia)
In 2008 these reliefs were restored. Here you can see the restoration process.

Watching The Weather

Easter Week begins with possibilities of rain in Spain. Luckily, on the Mediterranean coast, it might not rain, and specifically in Murcia, if it would rain only on Holy Thursday.

Easter Holidays

Today begins the Easter holidays for schools and for workers (especially teachers) who can pick a few days of vacation.

April 2012 Theme Day: Cobblestones

This is the closest thing to cobblestones I have found. The ground in front of the Auditorium and Congress Center of Murcia.
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