University of Murcia, Murcia

Name: University of Murcia
Address: Murcia, Spain

#26 among attractions in Murcia

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The University of Murcia is the main university in Murcia, Spain. With 38,000 students, it is the largest university in the Región de Murcia. The University of Murcia is the third oldest university in Spain, after the University of Salamanca and the University of Valladolid, and the thirteenth in the world. The University of Murcia was established in 1272 by the King Alfonso X of Castile under the Crown of Castile. ()

Local name: Universidad de Murcia Established: 1272 (752 years ago)Coordinates: 38°1'14"N, 1°10'15"W

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University of Murcia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Murcia Cathedral, Puente de los Peligros, Yacimiento De San Esteban, Museo Ramón Gaya.

3.4 miSE
Late 14th-century Catholic cathedral
Murcia Cathedral, Murcia
87 min walk • The Murcia Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary in Murcia, Spain, stands as a magnificent testament to the region's rich history and architectural prowess. Dominating the skyline of Murcia, this grand cathedral is a blend of Gothic...
3.4 miSE
Bridge
Puente de los Peligros, Murcia
86 min walk • The Puente de los Peligros or also known as the Puente Viejo is an arched stone bridge, completed in 1742, that spans the River Segura in the city of Murcia.
3 miSE
Archaeological site
Yacimiento De San Esteban, Murcia
77 min walk • The Al-Andalusian palatial complex and neighborhood of San Esteban is an archaeological site that was in the Arrabal de la Arrixaca Nueva, now in the center of Murcia.
3.2 miSE
37°59'6"N • 1°7'58"W
Museo Ramón Gaya, Murcia
82 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
2.9 miSE
37°59'12"N • 1°8'18"W
Museo Salzillo, Murcia
75 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
2.9 miSE
37°59'18"N • 1°8'15"W
Museo de la Ciudad de Murcia, Murcia
73 min walk • Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
3.4 miSE
37°58'50"N • 1°8'0"W
Plaza de la Ciencia y el Agua, Murcia
88 min walk • Museum, Science museum
3.5 miSW
Bridge
Puente de la Pólvora, Murcia
88 min walk • El Puente de la Pólvora was a metallic bridge with stone abutments spanning the Segura River. The structure was completed with five stone arches on the left side of the bridge designed to span the river flood plain.
3.5 miSE
37°58'44"N • 1°8'3"W
Museo de la Universidad de Murcia, Murcia
90 min walk • Museum, Aquarium, Zoo
3.4 miSE
37°58'56"N • 1°7'50"W
Museo los Molinos del Río, Murcia
88 min walk • Museum
3.3 miSE
37°59'12"N • 1°7'37"W
Mercado Saavedra Fajardo, Murcia
85 min walk • Shopping, Farmer's market, Market