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Al Qasr Al-Sagir
The Royal Monastery of Saint Clare (''Monasterio de Santa Clara la Real'') is a monastery of the Poor Clares located in Murcia, Spain. Originating in the 14th century and occupying the site of a 13th century Muslim palace, it is one of the most historically significant buildings in the city. It contains remains of the Arab palace, which are among the most important examples of Islamic art in Murcia. The monastery also features a Gothic cloister and choir, as well as a Baroque church. Part of the building currently houses the Museum of Santa Clara, while the western wing hosts the Las Claras Cultural Center of Caja Murcia. History Dar As-Sugra (12th century) The earliest mention of the site was a recreational palace, the ''Dar As-Sugra'' located outside Murcia's walls in ''Arrixaca'' which had access to water from an irrigation canal running along its southern side. This was expanded by Ibn Mardanis (the Wolf King) during his reign (1147-1172). After the Almohad's conque ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bien De Interés Cultural (Spain)
(, , , ) is a category of the heritage register in Spain. The term is also used in Colombia and other Spanish-speaking countries. The term literally means a "good of cultural interest" ("Good (economics), goods" in the economic sense). It includes not only material heritage (cultural property), like monuments or movable works of art, but also intangible cultural heritage, such as the Silbo Gomero language. Some ''bienes'' enjoy international protection as World Heritage Sites or Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. History In Spain, the ''Bien de Interés Cultural'' category dates from 1985 when it replaced the former heritage category of ''Monumento nacional (Spain), Monumento nacional ''(national monument) to extend protection to a wider range of cultural property. The category has been translated as "Cultural Interest Asset." ''Monumentos'' are now identified as one of the sub-categories of ''Bien de Interés Cultural.'' Sub-categories The mova ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
