The Town Hall of Jumilla
The Town Hall building in the centre of Jumilla was a hospital in the 16th century
The building which is home to the Town Hall of Jumilla (the Ayuntamiento) was built between 1580 and 1583 to serve as the Hospital “Sancti Spiritu”, and it remained in use as such until the mid-19th century, being of especial importance during the Peninsular War (1807-14). However, it was then taken over by the local authorities, since when the only significant alteration to the exterior has been the addition of a wrought iron balcony in 1984. (Click History of Jumilla for more background historical information.)
Inside, there is a pleasant wooden balcony around the interior courtyard, and the council chambers are impressive for their size and design.
Address: Calle Cánovas de Castillo, 31, 30520 Jumilla, Región de Murcia
Telephone: 968 782 020
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