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River front and the Cathedral's Belfry

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Murcia is a city in south-eastern Spain, capital of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia, located along the river Segura. Murcia is located near the center of a low-lying fertile plain known as the huerta (orchard or vineyard) of Murcia, which includes the valleys of the Segura and its right-hand tributary, the Guadalentín, or river Sangonera. The Segura is recognized as one of the most polluted rivers in Europe. The Region of Murcia is surrounded by two mountain ranges, the Sierra de Orihuela and the Cresta de Gallo. Despite the proximity of the sea, the climate is subject to great variation: the summer heat is severe while frosts may occasionally befall the capital city during winter. Rain in Murcia is scarce, with the hydrological year October 2004 through September 2005 registering with less than 200 mm. Murcia-San Javier Airport (MJV) is located on the edge of the Mar Menor close to the towns of San Javier and Santiago de la Ribera, 45 kilometres (28 mi) southeast of Murcia. The airport at the neighboring city of Alicante is frequently used by travellers to Murcia as well. Murcia is mainly a services city and a university town, frequently forgotten by visitors despite having some outstanding monuments (like its famous Cathedral), its renowned local cuisine, the Holy Week Processions and the nativity scene in Christmas (with figures from the famous Murcia's sculptor Francisco Salzillo, and the main Festivities, the Spring Festival.