An Unexplained Union: Alhama de Murcia's Medieval Fortress Embraces Modern Art

Nestled on the western fringe of Sierra de Carrascoy, Alhama de Murcia shares its frontiers with Librilla to the north, Fuente Álamo de Murcia to the east, Mazarrón to the south, Totana to the west, and Mula to the northwest. Believed to be a relic of the Bronze Age, evidence of ancient defensive structures are found in the north. Fast forward through time, the Roman occupation introduced thermal baths, while the Muslim conquest resulted in the construction of the Castle of Alhama. An intriguing shift occurred in 1986 when the Plaza Vieja Cultural Centre, once the town council, was repurposed as the municipal library and exhibition halls, forming a curious fusion of history and the modern era.

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