Librilla
Encyclopedia
Librilla is a Spanish
village
in the Murcia region
. It had a population of 4614 in 2010 and an area of 56 km².
and it's crossed by the Oron
river
. It's situated in the shadow of Sierra de Carrascoy and the slopes of El Castellar
, bordering the municipalities of Murcia
to the north and east, north by Mula
and Alhama de Murcia
to the south and west.
time, which left the remains of a settlement in El Castellar
.
The name of this town gave it the Arab geographer Al-Idrissi, in the twelfth century, called "Lymbraya", which in Arabic means "Ghost's stream" (Barranco de los Espectros).
In 1243, after Muslim rule Librilla along with the rest of the Kingdom of Murcia is delivered as a protectorate of the future Alfonso X of Castile
, then infant, through the surrender of Alcaraz. In times of Alfonso XI, Juan Manuel, governor of the King
of Castile in the Kingdom of Murcia, Librilla inherited as part of the estates belonging to his father
.
Librilla with irrigated orchard
s, especially the production of lemons. Librilla industrial production is very recent, from the construction of industrial estate "Cabecicos Blancos", situated along the Mediterranean motorway, 20 km from Murcia
. The polygon has an area of 750,000 m2 of industrial
land and 512,000 m2 of building land and has good access.
are rice with rabbit, stew, crumbs, michirones (dried beans cooked with ham
and sausages), rabbit
with garlic
and the pot of cooked pork.
One type of traditional bread
called pitanza, which weighs 200 grams and is released thousands from the balcony
of City Hall
every 22 August
. This is a unique event both regionally and nationally originated in medieval times.
Spain
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village
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in the Murcia region
Region of Murcia
The Region of Murcia is an autonomous community of Spain located in the southeast of the country, between Andalusia and Valencian Community, on the Mediterranean coast....
. It had a population of 4614 in 2010 and an area of 56 km².
Geography
Librilla is located next to the Algecira's streamStream
A stream is a body of water with a current, confined within a bed and stream banks. Depending on its locale or certain characteristics, a stream may be referred to as a branch, brook, beck, burn, creek, "crick", gill , kill, lick, rill, river, syke, bayou, rivulet, streamage, wash, run or...
and it's crossed by the Oron
Oron
Oron may refer to:*Oron , one of the major states in the old Calabar Kingdom*Oron , Switzerland*Oron-la-Ville, Switzerland*Oron-le-Châtel, Switzerland*Oron, Moselle, France*Oron, Nigeria, a city and local government area in Akwa Ibom State...
river
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
. It's situated in the shadow of Sierra de Carrascoy and the slopes of El Castellar
El Castellar
El Castellar is a municipality located in the province of Teruel, Aragon, Spain. According to the 2004 census , the municipality has a population of 81 inhabitants....
, bordering the municipalities of Murcia
Murcia
-History:It is widely believed that Murcia's name is derived from the Latin words of Myrtea or Murtea, meaning land of Myrtle , although it may also be a derivation of the word Murtia, which would mean Murtius Village...
to the north and east, north by Mula
Mula
-Places:* Mula, Maldives, a city in the Maldives* Mula, Spain, a town in the autonomous community of Murcia, Spain* Muľa, a village and municipality in southern Slovakia* Mula, a drum used in Cuban music...
and Alhama de Murcia
Alhama de Murcia
Alhama de Murcia is a Spanish municipality in the autonomous community of the Region of Murcia.-External links:*...
to the south and west.
History
Librilla's history dates back from IberiansIberians
The Iberians were a set of peoples that Greek and Roman sources identified with that name in the eastern and southern coasts of the Iberian peninsula at least from the 6th century BC...
time, which left the remains of a settlement in El Castellar
El Castellar
El Castellar is a municipality located in the province of Teruel, Aragon, Spain. According to the 2004 census , the municipality has a population of 81 inhabitants....
.
The name of this town gave it the Arab geographer Al-Idrissi, in the twelfth century, called "Lymbraya", which in Arabic means "Ghost's stream" (Barranco de los Espectros).
In 1243, after Muslim rule Librilla along with the rest of the Kingdom of Murcia is delivered as a protectorate of the future Alfonso X of Castile
Crown of Castile
The Crown of Castile was a medieval and modern state in the Iberian Peninsula that formed in 1230 as a result of the third and definitive union of the crowns and parliaments of the kingdoms of Castile and León upon the accession of the then King Ferdinand III of Castile to the vacant Leonese throne...
, then infant, through the surrender of Alcaraz. In times of Alfonso XI, Juan Manuel, governor of the King
King
- Centers of population :* King, Ontario, CanadaIn USA:* King, Indiana* King, North Carolina* King, Lincoln County, Wisconsin* King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin* King County, Washington- Moving-image works :Television:...
of Castile in the Kingdom of Murcia, Librilla inherited as part of the estates belonging to his father
Father
A father, Pop, Dad, or Papa, is defined as a male parent of any type of offspring. The adjective "paternal" refers to father, parallel to "maternal" for mother...
.
Demographics
| 1900 | 1910 | 1920 | 1930 | 1940 | 1950 | 1960 | 1970 | 1981 | 1991 | 1996 | 2001 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.465 | 3.379 | 3.035 | 2.886 | 2.807 | 2.981 | 2.826 | 3.111 | 3.512 | 3.735 | 3.759 | 3.945 | 4.088 | 4.160 | 4.297 | 4.378 | 4.614 |
Main sights
The most notable places in Librilla include:- San Bartolome's Church;
- The Town Hall;
- Castle's ruins;
- Sagrado Corazon's Park, always know how "El Monumento";
- "Escalera de los MorosEscalera de los MorosThe Escalera de los Moros is a medieval-Islamic public building works aimed at a Dam or wetland located on the promenade of the Oron river outside the village of Librilla, Murcia, Spain.- Description :...
"; - "Caseron Marques de CamachosCaseron Marques de CamachosThe Caseron Marques de Camachos is a mansion located in the village of Librilla, Murcia, southern Spain. Built in the late 16th century, it is a local landmark and major urban architectural currently owned by the descendants of the Marquis de Camacho....
"; - "Las Posadas";
- Rosalía's Manor (Casa Méndez);
- Centenary elm in El Lavdor;
Economy
The main economic activity is agricultureAgriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
Librilla with irrigated orchard
Orchard
An orchard is an intentional planting of trees or shrubs that is maintained for food production. Orchards comprise fruit or nut-producing trees which are grown for commercial production. Orchards are also sometimes a feature of large gardens, where they serve an aesthetic as well as a productive...
s, especially the production of lemons. Librilla industrial production is very recent, from the construction of industrial estate "Cabecicos Blancos", situated along the Mediterranean motorway, 20 km from Murcia
Murcia
-History:It is widely believed that Murcia's name is derived from the Latin words of Myrtea or Murtea, meaning land of Myrtle , although it may also be a derivation of the word Murtia, which would mean Murtius Village...
. The polygon has an area of 750,000 m2 of industrial
Industry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
land and 512,000 m2 of building land and has good access.
Gastronomy
The main dishes of local cuisineCuisine
Cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking practices and traditions, often associated with a specific culture. Cuisines are often named after the geographic areas or regions that they originate from...
are rice with rabbit, stew, crumbs, michirones (dried beans cooked with ham
Ham
Ham is a cut of meat from the thigh of the hind leg of certain animals, especiallypigs. Nearly all hams sold today are fully cooked or cured.-Etymology:...
and sausages), rabbit
Rabbit
Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, found in several parts of the world...
with garlic
Garlic
Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and rakkyo. Dating back over 6,000 years, garlic is native to central Asia, and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent...
and the pot of cooked pork.
One type of traditional bread
Bread
Bread is a staple food prepared by cooking a dough of flour and water and often additional ingredients. Doughs are usually baked, but in some cuisines breads are steamed , fried , or baked on an unoiled frying pan . It may be leavened or unleavened...
called pitanza, which weighs 200 grams and is released thousands from the balcony
Balcony
Balcony , a platform projecting from the wall of a building, supported by columns or console brackets, and enclosed with a balustrade.-Types:The traditional Maltese balcony is a wooden closed balcony projecting from a...
of City Hall
City hall
In local government, a city hall, town hall or a municipal building or civic centre, is the chief administrative building of a city...
every 22 August
August
August is the eighth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with a length of 31 days.This month was originally named Sextilis in Latin, because it was the sixth month in the original ten-month Roman calendar under Romulus in 753 BC, when March was the first...
. This is a unique event both regionally and nationally originated in medieval times.
Holidays
- May 2–3: "Festividad de la Santa Cruz".
- July 16: Carmen's Virgin.
- August 2: Our Lady of Angels.
- August 18–24: "Fiestas patronales en honor a San Bartolomé".
- September 8: PilgrimagePilgrimageA pilgrimage is a journey or search of great moral or spiritual significance. Typically, it is a journey to a shrine or other location of importance to a person's beliefs and faith...
to the shrine of Our Lady of BethlehemOur Lady of BethlehemOur Lady of Bethlehem is a Flemish-style oil painting from Puerto Rico. Specialists in 15th-century art attribute the painting to the school of the Brussels painter Rogier van der Weyden, or an anonymous disciple of the school.-Details:The image is painted on a wooden canvas...
that begins, in alternate years, in Librilla or in Sangonera la Seca.
Celebrities born in Librilla
- Antonio Soto Alcón (1952-), painterPaintingPainting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
, he received the «European painter 2005» award from European ParliamentEuropean ParliamentThe European Parliament is the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union . Together with the Council of the European Union and the Commission, it exercises the legislative function of the EU and it has been described as one of the most powerful legislatures in the world...
.
Sister cities
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