What to see in Beniel
Saint Bartholomew Church
This 18th-century church, in the Baroque style, was one of those that suffered the most during the Spanish Civil War. However, its structure withstood the bombings quite well.
That this church is still standing speaks to the enormous effort of the neighbours to build and sustain it from the beginning, as shortly after its construction was finished, it suffered significant damage due to a problem with its foundations, which did not withstand the pressure that the vault placed on the buttresses.
That this church is still standing speaks to the enormous effort of the neighbours to build and sustain it from the beginning, as shortly after its construction was finished, it suffered significant damage due to a problem with its foundations, which did not withstand the pressure that the vault placed on the buttresses.
Landmarks of the Kingdom
These are monoliths carved on limestone with a pyramidal shape. They were built in 1304 to mark the border between the crowns of Aragon and Castile.
Commonly, they are referred to as “The Pinocchios” and nowadays are used to delimit the border between the province of Murcia and Alicante.
The originals were replaced in the 18th century. Unfortunately, in the 1980s they were restored without respecting the original materials.
Commonly, they are referred to as “The Pinocchios” and nowadays are used to delimit the border between the province of Murcia and Alicante.
The originals were replaced in the 18th century. Unfortunately, in the 1980s they were restored without respecting the original materials.
What to see in the Huerta de Murcia
