The region is fondly referred to as Europe’s garden of vegetables. This is because it has very fertile land, specifically at the Segura river banks. The surrounding landscapes are very fertile and host a great number of vegetable as well as fruit plantations, thus the name. Spices as well as the vegetables that are produced in large quantities in this area are exported to many areas in the European continent and even beyond.

For those of us who are vegetarians, it is an area where we will have a great feast as many dishes comprise mainly of vegetables like the stew called pisto, dishes of rice and beans with vegetables as well as an omelets called zarangolo which comprises of onions as well as zucchini. There are fish and meat dishes too for those of us who are not vegetarians.

The city is old as it was established back in 831 by a ruler called Abd the second who was Moorish. It gained a lot of importance. The wall of the city was some 15 meters in height and there were 95 towers in total. You can still see remnants of this from one place to the next within the city.

There are many attractions found within and all are worth a visit. The very first is the cathedral which is made with elements of the Baroque, gothic as well as the renaissance era. A palace called Archiepiscopal is within the very same square where the cathedral is located so it will be like killing two birds with one stone. This you should not miss while in the region.

There is also the Real Casino that dates to the 19th century. Here you will find works that are totally modern and the courtyards and halls are something to witness. The patio Arabe is singularly outstanding. The inspiration for this great work was Alcazar and Alhambra in Seville and Granada respectively. There is also Patio Pompeyano which originated from palaces popular with Romans in ancient times.

The neoclassical Theater Romeo is very elegant and modern. The stones are grey and pink and totally chic. It is quite important in Spain. A museum called Salzillo is a great dedication to a sculptor called Francisco Salzillo and has religious baroque works of art.

At Promenade Paseo, one can take in the very beautiful surroundings in the area. The landscapes are unbelievably amazing and breathtaking. If you want to witness contemporary architecture, then consider the bridges that were the works of Santiago Calatrava. Both are magnificent.

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