Guadalupe, Murcia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Guadalupe
Autonomous community	Murcia
Province	Murcia
Comarca	Huerta de Murcia
Judicial district	Murcia
Municipality	Murcia
Area
• Total	6,008 km2 (2,320 sq mi)
Elevation	57 m (187 ft)
Population  (2011-01-01)
• Total	6,242
• Density	1.03895/km2 (2.6909/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Guadalupe is a small district or village located in the larger city of Murcia, in the Region of Murcia, Spain. The main part of this area is often called Guadalupe de Maciascoque. It's a place with interesting history and important buildings.

History of Guadalupe

Long ago, in the Middle Ages, Guadalupe was home to a Jewish community. However, in 1492, all Jewish people were asked to leave Spain. This event is known as the expulsion of the Jews.

Important Buildings

Guadalupe is home to a special group of buildings called El Escorial Murciano. This complex includes two very important places:

• The Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia: This is a university where students go to learn and study many different subjects.
• The Monasterio de los Jerónimos de San Pedro de la Ñora: This is a very old and historic monastery. A monastery is a building where monks, who are religious men, live and work together.

See also

In Spanish: Guadalupe de Maciascoque para niños