one when large part of Iberian Peninsula was under Muslim peoples rule. They built a fortress in the 8th century, but they used unstable materials. The current castle was built in the year 1461 and its architectural style is gothic. Cuco de la Alberquilla/ Cuco de Zacarías Santa María del Rosario Church: It was built on a Muslim cemetery in the first half of the 15th century, and it is placed in the town end. Palacio del Antiguo Concejo San Agustín Church: It is placed in the town end, and locals conceive it as a border demarcator in regards to the town and the countryside. It was erected in the year 1570 and restored in the late-18th century. It has a rectangular plan, one nave, some side chapels, and a small crossing. Two domes are present in the building – one roofs the crossing and the other roofs the altar. Santa Ana del Monte Convent: This was built in the year 1573. San Roque Arch San José Church: This was built in the late 17th century. Its architectural style is baroque with local features of Region of Murcia. San Antón Church: This was formed in 1611 and is placed in the town end. It has a Greek cross plan. The building was restored in 2002. Currently, it serves as a museum for Holy Week issues. Vico Theatre: This building was constructed in the late 19th century and its architectural style is eclectic. Modernist building: It was built in the year 1911. Festivities The festivities held in the municipality are shown below: Holy Week Wine grapes harvesting festivity: this event takes place in August, and it coincides with the patron saint festivity. Patron saint festivity: It is held in August. It usually starts on the second week and lasts 10 or 11 days. Moros y cristianos: it also occurs in August. Jumilla Town National Festival of Folklore See also Torta de gazpacho Spanish wine References Municipalities in the Region of Murcia