Palacio Episcopal de Murcia, Episcopal palace in Plaza del Cardenal Belluga, Murcia, Spain.
The Palacio Episcopal de Murcia is a baroque palace on Plaza del Cardenal Belluga, standing right beside the city's cathedral. It has two main facades with Ionic pilasters, several interior courtyards, and a circular chapel decorated in Rococo style.
Construction began in 1754 under Bishop Mateo Colmenares and was completed in 1768, with stonemasons from the cathedral playing a key role. The chapel was not finished until 1774, reflecting how the building grew in stages over roughly two decades.
The palace was built as a bishop's residence and remains tied to the life of the local Church today. Walking through its rooms gives a sense of how religious and civic life were once closely intertwined in Murcia.
The palace sits in the historic center of Murcia and is easy to reach on foot from other landmarks in the old town. Allow enough time to explore both the interior rooms and the courtyards without rushing.
A wing of the building known as El Martillo juts out toward the Segura River, offering an unexpected view over the promenade and the water below. Most visitors do not find this spot, even though it is one of the more interesting corners of the whole complex.
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