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JUMILLA, HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

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El Casón, a 1600-year-old Roman mausoleum in Jumilla The building dates from the latter part of the Roman occupation of Spain One of the most historically interesting buildings in Jumilla is in fact one of the least impressive in architectural terms, and stands in Calle El Casón in the south-western..

The Jerónimo Molina archaeological museum in JumillaAn impressive collection of items from found at various prehistoric sites in Jumilla This important archaeological museum was founded on the suggestion of the man after whom it is named, Jerónimo Molina García, who in the 1950s was the first..

The Monasterio de Santa Ana del Monte in JumillaPanoramic views and a wealth of artistic heritage in the mountains south of Jumilla This monument is variously known as the Monastery, Sanctuary or Convent of Santa Ana del Monte, and stands high up in the mountains to the south of Jumilla, affording excellent..

Iglesia del Salvador, Jumilla A small church converted into a Murciano baroque temple The Iglesia del Salvador is one of the largest churches in Jumilla, but despite its size it is hard to appreciate it from the outside, as it is located in the old narrow streets of the town at the..

A history of JumillaWine production in Jumilla dates from 5,000 years ago As is the case in so many parts of Spain, the history of Jumilla reveals the influences of the many different civilizations and cultures which have been present in the municipality ever since the first..

Coimbra del Barranco Ancho, an important Iberian archaeological site in JumillaThe settlement in the Sierra de Santa Ana dates from over 2,000 years ago Coimbra del Barranco Ancho is the name given to an archaeological site in Jumilla which contains the remains of an Iberian settlement dating from the 4th to the 2nd century BC, and which..

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