Murcia, Municipality in southeastern Spain
Murcia is a municipality in the southeastern region of Spain, stretching across a fertile plain near the Segura River. The city is surrounded by orchards that produce fruits and vegetables for export throughout Europe.
The settlement was founded in 825 by Abd ar-Rahman II during Islamic rule, with the original name Mursiyah marking the start of its agricultural development. Later Christian conquerors maintained the focus on irrigation and cultivation, shaping the region into an important farming area.
Religious processions move through the streets during Holy Week, while locals gather in their neighborhoods to celebrate traditional events. The community maintains a food culture based on vegetables, rice and fish, with markets offering fresh produce from surrounding fields every day.
The municipality connects through regional highways, an international airport about 20 kilometers south, and a modern tram network in the urban area. The center is easy to explore on foot, while surrounding areas are best reached by car or public transport.
The region operates the Tagus-Segura water transfer system, an engineering project that supplies water from central Spain for agricultural irrigation. This network has shaped the landscape for decades, enabling cultivation in an otherwise dry climate.
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