Abd ar-Rahman II
Murcia was founded by the emir of Cordoba Abd ar-Rahman II in 825 with the name "Mursiyah" (). It is now mainly a services city and a university town. Highlights for visitors include the Cathedral of Murcia and a number of baroque buildings, renowned local cuisine, Holy Week procession works of art by the famous Murcian sculptor Francisco Salzillo, and the "Fiestas de Primavera" (Spring Festival).