Real Alcázar of Islamic origins; Iglesia Parroquial de "El Salvador", one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in the region of Murcia (16th century); Church of the Holy Conception, with a large tower, within which highlights its coffered ceiling of painted wood (16th century); Church of the Jesuits, that is currently used as municipal cultural center (17th century); Carmelite Convent and Church Mothers of St. Joseph, of rococo style; Discalced Carmelite Convent (founded by St. John of the Cross in 1586); Church and Convent of Santa Clara, founded in 1609 City Hall, Baroque, and whose original layout corresponds to Jaime Bort; The "Templete", Baroque-style building and hexagonal inscribed in a circle, which marks the bath Santisima y Vera Cruz de Caravaca each 3 May, ritual act that has been celebrated since 1384; The Plaza de Toros, built on a former Franciscan friary, which opened in 1880 and was added with the renovation of 1926, a front neomudejar. Several monuments Valencian sculptor Rafael Pi Belda: A San Juan de la Cruz (1983), The Moor and Christian (1986), Via Crucis (2000, Royal Basilica Santuario de la Vera Cruz de Caravaca), a work commemorating the award the Holy See of the Jubilee Year in perpetuity to the Basilica Santuario de la Vera Cruz de Caravaca (2001) and the Horses of Wine (2007). There are more sculptures of other artists as Antonio Campillo Párraga and José Carrilero Gil The Medieval District (around the castle) Calle Mayor,Calle de las Monjas, Calle de Rafael Tejeo, Calle Puentecilla, etc. are old streets in Caravaca with examples of houses with the typical coat of arms. Notable people Mista, retired footballer José Manuel Martínez Toral, (born 29 October 1960), is a Spanish retired footballer Rafael Tegeo, (November 1798 – October 1856) was a Spanish painter in the Neoclassic style Luis Leante, (born 6 June 1963), commonly known as Luis Leante, is a Spanish novelist and Latin professor. Festivities Festivities in honor of the Santisima y Vera Cruz de Caravaca. Declared of International Tourist Interest in November 2004, held from 1 to 5 May. Include the following acts: Competition Southeast Migas. "Night of the crumbs. " 30 April. Bareback horse contest. 1 May. Processions accompanying the Cruz de Moros y Cristianos (2 and 3 May). Fiesta de la Santisima y Vera Cruz (3 May). Moors and Christians parade (4 May). Procession of the Holy and Vera Cruz. (5 May).