September 29 Free guided tour of the historic centre of Jumilla and the church of Santiago

A charming and historic collection of buildings constitute the old town centre of Jumilla

As part of the celebrations of World Tourism Day this free guided tour is being held in the old centre of Jumilla on Sunday 29th September, starting at 10.30 at the late 19th-century Teatro Vico.

This building is in itself an important part of the architectural heritage of Jumilla, and ait dates from around the same time as a spectacular Modernist house built lin the late 19th century. But the old town centre, particularly the churches and other buildings around the charming Plaza de Arriba, date from far further back, when the town first began to grow outside the protective walls of the castle which stands behind it. 

Also included is the Arco de San Roque, named after the patron saint of plague victims in reference to the intention to keep pestilence away from the population, and the church of El Salvador. 

The tour is absolutely free of charge but prior registration is required online here. 

When visiting Jumilla don’t forget to make your first port of call the local tourist office (Plaza del Rollo, 1, telephone 968 780237 / 663 300779, email oficinaturismo@jumilla.org.

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