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381,000 euros have been invested in the refurbishment of the castle, while 1.2 million have been allocated, from the Plan E 2009, for the actions of the environment
The Secretary of State for Tourism, Joan Mesquida, and the Mayor of Jumilla, Francisco Abellán, opened this morning, the Castle and the works in their environment and access.
Have been accompanied by numerous local and regional authorities, including the Government delegate Rafael González Tovar and the Director General of Tourism of the Autonomous Region Marina Garcia.
They have also attended various Jumillano society representatives and representatives of the Commonwealth of the Northeast and regional deputies, among others.
Before the inauguration, Secretary of State for Tourism has been received at City Hall by the mayor, where he signed the book of honor and held a working meeting.
Then moved to the fortress to proceed with the inauguration and visit of the units.
The Castillo de Jumilla conditioning falls within the Northeast Revitalization Plan de Murcia, signed by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, the Autonomous Community of Murcia, Commonwealth Travel Services in the Northeast and the Business Federation of Hospitality Business Murcia, with a budget of 2.16 billion euros.
In regard to strength in recent years has experienced an intense process of restoration at a cost of 381,355 euros from the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Tourist Services Association of the Northeast.
Work on the environment, with an investment of 1,231,000 euros, have been executed under the Investment Fund Plan E 2009 in order not only to recover the environment, if not create jobs, with a total of 52 workers throughout the execution of the work.
Joan Mesquida noted that "with this particular opening was a legitimate aspiration of the town of Jumilla: having this superb castle restored and returned to its former glory."
"The revitalization of cultural and historical heritage of our country, is one of the main stakes of this government, understanding that this is also an element of wealth creation," said Secretary of State.
Jumilla Mayor Francisco Abellán has expressed his satisfaction that this building so emblematic of Jumilla open again its doors.
Francisco Abellán has indicated that "for us the castle is a landmark 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 a broad program acts that will develop in this monument to be a space tourist, cultural, social and communication and meeting everyone. "
For its part, the Government Delegate Rafael Gonzalez has underscored the important "contribution of E Plan for the benefit of Jumillano and Jumillano, with an investment of more than 1,200,000 euros, and over 5,500 hours of work with the result a big castle with its environment conditioning can be a great attraction for tourism. "
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.
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.
Cultural events scheduled
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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