Cathedral of Murcia - Bells

Bells

There are twenty-five bells, all of the 17th century and the 18th century. Each has its own name. Among them are:

  • The Bell of the Spells
  • La Catalana
  • The Bell of Prayer
  • La Fuensanta
  • The Conception
  • La Segundilla
  • The greater or Agueda-Martillo, which is the main bell

The bells have also served to warn the population about the catastrophic floods of the Segura River, wars, celebrations, and festivities. The oldest bell (14th century), la Campana Mora (the moor bell), is kept in the Museum of the Cathedral of Murcia.

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