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The next day, April 19 Jumilla Castle opens its doors after an intensive process of restoration of the building and the environment and access, and is confirmed Abellán Francisco Mayor and Councillor for Culture and Tourism Juan Guardiola.
The opening ceremony will be attended by various local, regional and national as well as representing Jumillano society, groups, associations and agencies.
Among the guests attending the Tourism Secretary of State Joan Mesquida and government delegate Rafael González Tovar.
He has also invited the Director General of Tourism in the Region of Murcia, Marina García Vidal, as well as representatives of the Commonwealth of the Northeast and regional deputies, among others.
The mayor, Francisco Abellán has reported on the process of this important work that opens, you have two parties and two financings.
A first, through the Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan of the building, which has become still sponsor the City and the Association of Tourist Services in the Northeast.
Was carried out in several phases from 2004 to 2008, has cost 441,000 euros and has been executed by Lorquimur and SAIC.
The money for this work from the Ministry of Tourism and of that Commonwealth.
Inside the monument has been restored around the Patio de Armas, the zone of Water tank and tower.
Toilets have been installed, the connection has been drinking water, has installed security cameras have been waterproofed terraces and recovered the dungeons and the Board of the Troop.
In the second part, we have invested close to EUR 1,231,000 in the reform of the entrances to the Castle, from the Plan E 2009.
In this case has been executed by the company Ferrovial.
This project was twofold, as well as recover the environment, create jobs, as has been by a total of 52 workers over the execution of the work.
The area affected by the project includes, is the access road, which covers an area 7,392 meters square, while the public has a surface area of 890.90 meters square, and the creation of green areas in the environment, affecting about 1,762 meters.
Thus, it has restored the access road, with the expansion of its width and construction of a bike lane.
As for creating a public space, has built a place in the present esplanade and two platforms at different levels as a lookout.
In addition, the City has made an additional investment, with the placement of exterior security cameras, door access in Santo Road and the purchase of a bus access.
In addition, it will generate a square and a concierge will shortly hiring a catering service and cafe.
The mayor stated that "we the castle a logo and an important means action by the Department of Culture and Tourism, as it not only has recovered but is going to revitalize its business, with an extensive program of events to be developed in this monument to be a space tourist, cultural, social and communication and meeting everyone. "
For his part, Juan Guardiola has stated that "a dream of many Jumillano and satisfaction to reach the time when we find a rehab for that bet seriously and we have directed much effort."
This will open the building to visitors and other cultural activities which will run from late May to August.
They are already prepared several exhibitions, notably in the cistern room is a photo of before and after performances in the Hall of Bastimento is a sample of the Marquis de Villena and the Board of the Troop is a presentation on Spain Wine Route and Wine Route Jumilla.
In these areas there will be performances and conferences, including concerts by music bands, the Coral Canticorum, music groups include youth and plays a very spectacular street in June.
In July also act as Jarcha groups, Zenet and The Pinker Tones and a musical performance in August to coincide with the Night of the Torches.
It has also developed other promotional material as well as an audiovisual and promotional spot.
In terms of time, from 20 April to 15 July, will be Tuesday through Sunday morning.
To arrange visits, interested parties can contact the Office of Tourism.
Finally, on the approaches it has been reported that pedestrians can access the Uploader Road or the new rehabilitated road but vehicles must be licensed.
The City Council has authorized a bus at the entrance, at the Holy Road, which will offer upload and download service to visitors, residents and tourists who wish to access.
El Castillo de Jumilla is one of the great symbols of the city.
This magnificent temple of central plant is a clear example of the unstable economic situation of the town, as well as the change in architectural styles and tastes.
The first existing fortifications on the hill where now stands the Castle, come from the Bronze Age, dating to 3,500 years.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla
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