Attractions of Malaga are worth a visit. Attractions of Malaga. What to see in one day. Museum of the Holy Week
Hello, friends.
Today I want to invite you to walk with us along the streets of an amazingly beautiful city Malaga.
It was a long time to get to it, given that we are very close (15 km). But somehow it did not work out.
And finally, one of the days off, we went to explore the main attractions of Malaga. The city itself is quite large, with half a million people. The city is famous for the birth of Picasso and Banderas)
All the most interesting and significant objects are located in the historical center. Therefore, in general, in one day you can absolutely absolutely see everything.
The road from Torremolinos to the center of Malagaby train takes 23 minutes. A train leaves every 15-20 minutes. The fare is 2 euros per person one way. We always buy a ticket right there and back, so that later on we don’t have a headache about this.
Arrives train to the very center of the city. More precisely in Malaga, he makes 2 stops. The first is the railway station of the city, and the second, it is also the terminal, it is simply the center of Malaga. In fact, between these two stops about 15 minutes on foot) We walked, we know. Right next to the final stop, there is the largest and most famous shopping complex of the city - El Corte Ingles
We went to him once. I can’t say that I really liked it, because we didn’t find what we were looking for. Keep in mind that the complex does not work on Sundays, as indeed almost all stores)
So, we arrived by train and, going outside, went straight to the old part of the city. Our GPS was paving the way for us, otherwise we would not have found it ourselves) The road will take no more than 15 minutes.
The first place we went is malaga Embankment. Very beautiful, interesting and atmospheric. It offers a view of the city itself, the cathedral and ships) A lot of restaurants, shops, and other nishtyaks for tourists) Nice, interesting, but expensive. Prices on the waterfront bite. Therefore, we came here, walked and left)
Passing the entire promenade with cafes and restaurants, you can get to malaga beach. By the way, it was here that we all managed to swim together) The first and last time, apparently) They specially came here the day after the walk, because touched that the water was normal and it was a sin to miss the opportunity. The beach is like a beach. Nothing special. There were a lot of people, because it was sunday. But nobody was sitting on anyone’s head. A sunbed with an umbrella costs 4 euros.
Side view of the beach.
Here at the embankment, separating the port from the city center, is subtropical garden or park alley. Very interesting place. We walked here in the afternoon, in the very heat and it was very comfortable. Huge plants cover you from the sun and give you a feeling of freshness and coolness. When they arrived in Malaga on other days, they fell on the holidays that they spent here. Walking here with a child is a nice thing.
Sweet alley - salvation from the heat.
Ian still feels the fall. Throughout the park he collected exclusively yellowed leaves)
I saw the fountain. Everything, the child can be left here for a couple of hours)
Old town of malaga. It is worth a walk here. In my opinion, the old parts of cities are very similar. The center of Malaga reminded us a bit of Tallinn, a little Croatian Split and Trogir. But at the same time, of course, this city has its own unique atmosphere and architecture. Again Spanish music from all the cafes and restaurants, again the loud screams of men and women and groovy laughter. And again you realize that Spain is simply impossible to confuse with something
Beautiful buildings.
Even in the historical center come across modern buildings. Oddly enough, they even fit in very harmoniously here.
This is a shopping street Larius near the building part of the city. There are solid shops and crowds of people.
Or enjoy the work of the ensemble "White Peas"))))
Here we were surprised at the "falling waiter"
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Cathedral. In the old town is the so-called pearl of the Renaissance throughout Andalusia. The cathedral is beautiful and visible from many points of the city. I can not call myself a connoisseur and lover of these buildings, but the cathedral makes a strong impression. It was not possible to take a picture of him completely, so a lot of photos were taken from different places)
You can go inside for 5 euros and admire the inner beauty. We did not do this, because This was not particularly interesting for Stas and Jan, but for some reason I did not want to go. Perhaps I will correct on the following trips to Malaga)
Alcazaba Fortress. Built in the XI centuries. The walls of the fortress still retain their impregnable appearance and amazing color. And despite the fact that anyone can pass through the walls of the fortress, the power and strength of past eras is felt inside.
Alcazaba surprised. And much. Before the trip, I didn’t look at any photographs or read reviews. Therefore, having arrived there, I experienced a cultural shock. Describing this is pointless. This must be seen and felt. Here you need to walk with your own feet and touch with your fingers) I do not know if this fortress can leave anyone indifferent, but today for me this fortress has become one of the strongest impressions of what I saw in Europe.
Inside the fortress is very beautiful. Words are hard to convey. However, as with photographs.
For travelers with children. If you enter from the main entrance, you will have to get up with a stroller or a child up a long and tedious way. I think it’s not worth explaining what paths are inside the fortress. Therefore, we take a child and go to this very fortress to go around on the right along the road. There will be another entrance behind, with an elevator. Then you buy a ticket, which costs, by the way, 2.20 euros per person and go to the elevator. Here it is Europe, comrades) An elevator in the heart of the XI century fortress
Steps in the fortress. I think it’s clear how convenient and comfortable it is with a baby carriage)
So, this elevator will lift you to the very core of the fortress, where you can already easily inspect everything, and then go down. There is already a choice: either also by elevator, or on foot skipping along the stones) We chose the second option, because wanted to see all parts of the fortress.
Hibralfaro Castle.This is a building dating back to the 14th century and was created to protect the above-described Alcazaba. Together they constitute a single complex. By the way, like Alcazaba itself, it belongs to Muslim buildings, which is easily traced in the architecture itself. In general, I will not go into history, especially since I am still not strong in it. I’ll just tell you how we crawled to this very castle. Yes, yes, it crawled. This is not a typo. The fact is that this castle is located on a mountain 142 meters high. So it’s kind of not high, but to get there in the heat with a stroller on foot was not the easiest thing) Later we learned that it was possible to get there by bus, but it would be boring)
While still in Alcazaba and looking at the path leading to the castle, we realized that it would not be easy, but the desire was stronger, so we took a chance. Let's just say that getting there in the very sun even without a child is not so simple. Sometimes the feeling that the road is just at a slope of 45 degrees. Some comrades barely walked. But we firmly decided that we would do it and, with fun, began to push the stroller together uphill with the songs. The songs quickly ended, replaced by wheezing and mate) But going back was already just silly. Moreover, the same brave parents with a stroller came down to meet us. We exchanged smiles, understanding each other without words. This obviously gave Stas strength, although it seems to me that the thought that someone could have given me a magic pendal)
I think this photo best conveys all those emotions and temperature overboard, with which we went up there)))
And we are higher and higher ...
How long is it short, but we still overcome this height. By the way, she smiled that there was a stall with water and ice cream on the mountain. And a small bottle of water costs 1 euro. Not sour, given that in the store for 0.80 cents we buy 8 liters. But it is clear that here you are ready to buy water for almost any money)
Well, a few words about the castle. The castle castle itself after Alcazaba was not impressed. Fortress as a fortress. But we went here, of course for the sake of view. This view is worth it to overcome all these lifting meters)
By the way ticket also costs 2.20 euros.
Here we also had strength tests with a sidecar in hand)
In conclusion, I would like to say a few words about Malaga itself. When we first arrived and saw this city, we even thought about moving here for a month) We really liked it) Then, after a couple of days, we decided that we would not do this simply because of our unwillingness to move and again to look for housing under normal conditions. Malaga us really sunk into the soul. It’s hard to say what exactly. The city is still large, and there is no such soulfulness as in the somewhat provincial Torremolinos. But something hooked. Maybe it happened because we did not expect this from Malaga at all. For some reason, it seemed to us that we would not like this city. But it turned out quite differently) So, if we ever return to this region of Spain, it is quite possible that we will choose this city for life.
In Malaga we had a great weekend. So we will definitely call here.
In this article, we will tell you about the sights of Malaga, which is the second largest city belonging to the province of Andalusia (Spain). Malaga is also a port located on the Mediterranean coast.
Malaga Airport
The airport is located 8 kilometers from the city. Flights to more than 60 countries of the world are made from it. The airport serves more than 12 million people a year. He is the fourth most busy country. Malaga Airport (Spain) is the main airport in the south of the state. He is also one of the oldest in Spain. It was founded in 1919, on March 9. In 1937, it became a military base. In 1946, reopened for civilian flights.
The main attractions are in the old city center. Malaga is also known for the fact that it is the birthplace of Picasso, as well as Antonio Banderas, a Hollywood star. This city is famous for its cozy gardens, boulevards and streets, as in Spain as a whole.
Malaga was built by the Phoenicians in the 11th century BC. e. Initially, the settlement was called Malaka, which means "salty." The lighthouse mountain is located in the eastern part of the city, where you will also find the dilapidated ancient castle of Alcazaba (at the foot). It used to be the residence of the Moorish rulers.
Malaga - resort city
First of all, this is a resort city, in which there are cozy hotels, beaches stretching to Gibraltar, as well as a bright and cheerful nightlife. There are many restaurants and boutiques, golf courses. Real estate in Malaga (Spain) is in great demand today. Even celebrities love to relax in this city and get a home here.
The main attractions of Malaga, as we have already noted, are in the historical center. This is the Cathedral, Alcazaba, Hibralfaro (ancient fortress), the Picasso Museum, the Church of John the Baptist and the Holy Martyrs.
Football is very popular here. Malaga (Spain) is a city in which there is a football club named after him. On February 21, 2015, Malaga beat the Catalan Barcelona for the first time since 1978.
Picasso Museum
The P. Picasso Museum is located in the Buenavista Palace, not far from the house in which this artist was born. This institution is one of six dedicated to Pablo Picasso, which has a native country of the master (Spain). Malaga is a city where you will find many of his works. Represented in the Picasso Museum all periods of the artist, up to surrealism.
Buenavista Palace was originally the residence of the kings. It was built by order of the ruler of Malaga, Diego de Casaglia in 1530. This happened half a century after the city was conquered. This palace subsequently changed many owners. It became a museum in 2003.
The collection of the Picasso Museum is very rich. About two hundred works are presented here, from early works to late paintings. Almost all of them were donated to the museum by relatives and friends of the artist. The daughter-in-law Pablo Picasso, as well as his grandson, gave most of the work from their own collections.
The museum’s opening hours are from 10.00 to 20.00 (Friday and Saturday - until 21.00). Monday is a day off. The Pablo Picasso Museum in August and July on Mondays is open from 10.00 to 20.00.
Cathedral
The cathedral is located southeast (only ten minutes walk) from the Church of St. John the Baptist and about the same distance south-west from the church of the Holy Martyrs (Spain, Malaga). The sights of the city are diverse, but the Cathedral is perhaps the main one. He is the pearl of the Renaissance in Andalusia. Located within the walls, it forms a large architectural ensemble together with Alcazaba and Hibralfaro.
The cathedral was built from 1528 to 1782 according to the project of Diego de Siloe. Baroque style designed cathedral facade, it is divided into two tiers. Three arches are made in its lower part. Inside are doors with marble pillars. Medallions with the faces of Cyriac and Paula, the patron saints of the city, decorated the outer doors. At the main entrance there is a medallion representing the scene of the Annunciation.
Locals call this cathedral "La Manquita", which means "one-armed", since the north tower was not completed. The facade of the building is made in the Baroque style of the eighteenth century, but the interior has the features of a Renaissance and Gothic.
Only the Patio de los Naranjos remained from the original mosque. This is a small courtyard with orange trees, which once housed a fountain intended for religious baths.
It is easy to imagine, being inside the cathedral, why its construction took so much time (it was built for two centuries!). A magnificent vault rises to a height of forty meters. An extensive nave decorated with cannonade accommodates a huge cedar wood choir. At fifteen chapels are passages. Such huge were the construction costs, which was decided in 1782 to stop work.
The cathedral is open from 10.00 to 18.00 from Friday to Monday. On Saturday, business hours are from 10.00 to 17.00.
Alcazaba
Many fortresses were built at different times in the territory occupied by Spain. Malaga is a city in which the Alcazaba has survived to this day. Its walls were erected in the eleventh century. They are still preserved, they are an interesting architectural monument not only of this city, but also of the country as a whole. Alcazaba is located on the coastal hills. A beautiful view opens from its peaks to the large port, as well as to the Malaga bay.
Alcazaba, according to ancient Muslim sources, was erected by order of Badis bin Abus, the ruler of Granada from 1057 to 1063. They were used for the construction of marble, as well as columns with capitals of the Roman theater, located nearby. In 1092, Almazabu was occupied by Almoravids, and in 1146, Almohads.
In order to get to the elevated part of this palace, in which the mayor of the city or Kadi lived (a judge who carries out legal proceedings in Muslim countries under Sharia law), he had to overcome three levels of ring fortifications and eight fortified gates. The walls were additionally equipped with towers with loopholes and battlements. They defended all the townspeople who lived inside the walls of the city, and not only Nasridov (the last Muslim dynasty ruling in Spain), the inhabitants of the palace. Several times the towers were reconstructed (before the conquest of the city by Christians and after it).
There is also an archaeological museum in the fortress. It displays mock-ups of Alcazaba at various times, before and after restorations, as well as pottery by the Spaniards and Moors, ancient values \u200b\u200bfound among Roman ruins.
Roman theater
Not far from Alcazaba, at the foot of the mountain where it is located, on the Alcazabilla street is the Roman Theater. Quite by accident, it was discovered in 1951, when work was carried out in the House of Culture, which was built, as it turned out, directly on top of the theater. The House of Culture in 1994 was demolished and unearthed by the Roman Theater.
It was built in the 1st century BC. e. Malaga at that time was part of the province of the Roman Empire. They called it Far Spain. Under Octavian Augustus, the construction of the theater was carried out. Until the 3rd century AD e. he was used. During the reign of Muslims, the theater was a quarry for the reconstruction of the Alcazaba fortress. The capitals and columns of it were used as fastenings of horseshoe-shaped arches located at the gates of the fortress.
The opening hours of the Roman Theater are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday is a day off.
Hibralfaro Fortress
If you decide to go to such an interesting place as the province of Malaga (Spain), we recommend that you visit this fortress. On Mount Hibralfaro, whose height is 142 meters, a fort of the same name was erected in the early 14th century. It means "lighthouse on a cliff" in Arabic. For a long time there was a fortress with a lighthouse, built by the Phoenicians. The fort was intended to protect the Alcazaba fortress located a little lower on the mountainside. With the help of a special transition, it was connected to the castle of Hibralfaro.
Bottomless well
Speaking about the castle of Hibralfaro (city of Malaga, Spain), it is also worth noting the bottomless well, which was cut out in the rock in the Arab era. Its depth is about 40 meters. There are several springs, two bakeries, serf towers (modern), the building of an old powder flask, in which the concert hall is now located.
In summer, the Hibralfaro fortress is open from 9.00 to 20.00, in winter - from 9.00 to 18.00.
Botanical Garden
The local botanical garden is very popular (Malaga, Spain). Reviews about his visit invariably remain the best. Located in Malaga, the botanical garden is of the English type. Its history totals more than one and a half centuries. About three thousand species of various tropical plants collected from all over Spain, as well as brought from Australia, Japan, Mexico, India, grow here. All of them are accompanied by tablets on which their names, age, country of growth are indicated in order to easily find out what is located.
In the 19th century, this park zone began to be created. It was founded by Amalia Eredia Livermore and her husband, Jorge Loring Ojarsabal.
The opening hours of the botanical garden are from 8.00 to 15.00 from Monday to Friday.
Plaza de Toros
Spain (Malaga in particular) is known for bullfighting. Especially for the bullfighting in Malaga, a huge arena called the Plaza de Toros was built. It was erected by Joaquin Ruboca, a Spanish architect, in 1876. Style is neomudejar. The arena holds approximately nine thousand spectators.
Many souvenir postcards today feature the image of the Plaza de Toros. The bullfighting season usually begins on Holy Week, in the spring. It continues until the end of September. In order to avoid queues under the scorching Spanish sun, it is better to book tickets in advance on the Internet.
Depending on the importance of the event, the price range varies. Location is also important. For example, a ticket to the podium in the shade costs twice as much as a seat on the sunny side.
The opening hours of the Plaza de Toros are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Episcopal Palace
The Episcopal Palace in Malaga was built in the eighteenth century. This building is baroque. It consists of many walkways, stairs and balconies. For fans of the history of religion, a visit to this place will cause the greatest interest, since a museum of spiritual art is located here today.
It is believed that the palace was erected between 1500 and 1525 by Diego Ramirez Valianueva de Aro, bishop. However, he soon seemed too small, and Fry Bernardo Manrique, another bishop, in 1541 ordered the palace to be built on the street, today called Santa Maria.
Opening hours are as follows. On Tuesday - from 14:30 to 20.00, from Wednesday to Saturday - from 10.00 to 20.00, on Sunday - from 10.00 to 14.00.
City Hall
From 1912 to 1919 the building of the city hall was erected. It is considered in Malaga one of the most beautiful works of modernists. The Town Hall is a magnificent example of neo-baroque interspersed with Art Nouveau.
The Mirror Hall, as well as the Plenary Hall, are located inside the building. The Alonso Garden, located opposite, as well as the Town Hall itself, were declared historical cultural monuments created in 2010 by Fernando Guerrero Rosado Strachan, a famous architect. The walls of the building are decorated with sculptures of merchants, fishermen and sailors. The collections of modernist artists of our time, as well as painters of past centuries, are kept in the halls of the city hall.
A wonderful choice for an interesting trip is Malaga (Spain). Reviews of tourists about visiting this city are mostly positive. And this is not surprising - in Malaga there are so many attractions! We named only the main ones that are definitely worth a visit, having come on vacation. Malaga (Spain) will be remembered by tourists of different age categories.
Located in southern Spain, Malaga is not only a major cultural and scientific center of the country, but also a famous resort.
Malaga beaches
One of the most popular city beaches is Malagetta, from the coast of which the gaze of vacationers offers a beautiful view of the promenade. A local attraction is an inscription with the name of the beach, looking at which it seems as if it was created from sand. You can escape from the heat in palm oases located right on the shore. Due to the location of Malagueta near it there are all the necessary benefits of civilization: cafes, playgrounds, rental loungers, bars, etc.
The beach of San Andres is suitable for those who prefer an active pastime. Locals do morning jogs or exercise on the public beach sports facilities, which are located every 500 m and where you can rent roller skates or a bicycle.
Pedregalejo beach stretches for 1200 m and is divided by breakwaters into small bays of a semicircular shape, which makes it more comfortable. Due to this feature, during the tourist season, the water manages to warm up here even in the morning. Along Pedregalejo there is a promenade with restaurants that create the impression of being in a fishing village. Coal dishes are prepared right on the coast, with sand-filled boats instead of barbecues.
Monuments of nature of Malaga
La Concepcion Botanical Garden welcomes guests with three thousand species of diverse tropical plants from Spain, Australia, Mexico, Japan and India. Near each of them there are tablets with a name and additional information. The garden occupies a very large territory, therefore, in order not to tire tourists, it is divided into thematic zones - for example, with citrus plants; with a collection of bamboo, etc. For the same purpose, several routes have been developed, equipped with signs with inscriptions like “Treasures of Concepcion”, “Around the World for 80 Trees”. In addition, the garden has many sculptures, small houses, palaces and fountains.
The Palmeral de las Sorpresa park has a rather creative design. Here, everything resembles the exhibits of an exhibition of design art: children's slides, swings, fountains, trees, benches. The palm zone includes several diverse sites. In general, this place is great for a family holiday in nature.
Monuments of architecture of Malaga
One of the main attractions of Malaga - the City Hall - is considered the starting point for starting to get acquainted with the history and culture of the city. The building itself, designed by Spanish architects, is decorated on the outside with sculptures of fishermen, sailors and merchants carved on the walls. Halls of the City Hall, which are open for free visits, greet guests with paintings by contemporary artists as well as internationally renowned painters. Here you can find out what events are planned for the city in the near future.
Plaza de Toros is a giant bullfighting arena, the diameter of which reaches 66 m. As a rule, tickets are sold out quickly here, so it is recommended to purchase them in advance. But those who didn’t have enough tickets have a chance to see the view from the top of Mount Gibraltar, from where a good view of the structure opens. Those wishing to learn about the history of bullfighting can visit the open museum at the arena.
Hibralfaro Castle is located on the mountain of the same name. In the XIV century, a fort was erected here to protect the Alcazaba fortress, fortified with two rows of zigzag walls. The name, which he received, in translation meant "a lighthouse on a cliff", since earlier the Phoenician fortress with a lighthouse was located at this place. The fort is surrounded by gardens of eucalyptus trees, olives, orange and pomegranate trees, ficus and cypress trees. The castle offers stunning views of Malaga, its bay, the Strait of Gibraltar and the African mountains of the Reef.
Museums in Malaga
The Picasso Museum is located in the palace of Buenavista, the former residence of King Juan Carlos, located near the house where the famous artist was born. Today, the museum's collection consists of almost 200 paintings, including both the earliest works of Picasso and the latest.
Alcazaba is a fortress built in the 11th century and to this day remains one of the most interesting monuments of architecture not only of the city, but of the whole of Spain. It is located on the coastal hills, with a picturesque view of the port, the bay with beaches and hotels. In the courtyard of the fortress, beautiful fountains, labyrinths of stone paths, lush gardens, flower beds, arch gates, small towers and mini-pools appear. There is also an archaeological museum where models of the fortress are presented before and after restoration; ancient values \u200b\u200bfound in Roman ruins; pottery belonging to the Moors and Spaniards.
Cafes and Restaurants in Malaga
One of the most interesting establishments in Malaga is the restaurant La Reina Zingara, whose name means "Queen of the Gypsy." It attracts visitors not only with traditional cuisine, live music and the beauty of the atmosphere created using paintings by many famous artists. The uniqueness of the restaurant lies in the fact that anyone can plunge into the atmosphere of mystery and magic, get answers to questions of interest and even take part in a spiritualistic session. This place will appeal to everyone who is interested in astrology, palmistry, fortune telling, magic and superstitions.
The tapas bar Lo Gueno has existed for a very long time and has managed to establish itself as a cozy place with delicious food. Today in the assortment of the institution there are about 75 different snacks. Hit menu - tapas with fried mushrooms and hot pepper. The bar is quite popular, therefore it is recommended to reserve seats in it by phone.
Malaga nightlife
One of the most popular nightlife spots in Malaga is Anden Club. In addition to the usual pleasures for regular places like the dance floor, the bar with cocktails and incendiary music, here you can relax in the VIP zones.
Sala Moliere is a large club and dance floor, occupying a two-story building and seating up to 800 people. The best DJs come here, dance hits play here; Visitors will enjoy a pleasant looking interior and reasonable prices.
Malaga is the main city of the province of the same name in Andalusia in southern Spain, located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in the center of the bay surrounded by mountains. She can be called the heart of the Costa del Sol.
This is the second largest city in Andalusia (after Seville) with a population of about 600 thousand people. Malaga and Marbella are the most famous resort towns of the Spanish coast of the Costa del Sol.
The main international airport in this part of Spain is Malaga Airport, which is called "Malaga - Costa del Sol". It is located just 8 kilometers from the city center.
A bit of history
Malaga was founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC. Since that time, the infrastructure of the city has been constantly transformed. During the Roman Empire, Malaga became one of the most important ports in Europe. After the Romans, there was a short period in the history of Malaga under the rule of the Visigoths, then the Arabs conquered it. During the long Arab presence in the city (from the 8th to the 15th centuries), it became a major economic center and the emirate of the same name (typhus Malaga). Only in 1487 did Castilian troops conquer Malaga and annex it to Castile. During the Civil War in Spain in 1936-1939 (before the capture of the city in 1937 by General Franco), Malaga was the base of the republican fleet.
Today, Malaga is a thriving resort town on the Mediterranean coast with picturesque landscapes, excellent sandy beaches (out of 161 kilometers of the Malaga coast, beaches are 138 kilometers, 25 of them are marked with the “blue flag”) and a developed tourist infrastructure. Malaga attracts tourists (especially from northern countries) with its climate with mild winters (similar to our cool summers), hot dry summers and 300 sunny days a year. Many people choose Malaga as a base for traveling in Andalusia - from here you can get to Granada, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda and other interesting Andalusian cities. Malaga is also connected by ferry to the autonomous Spanish city of Melilla, located on the Mediterranean coast of Africa.
It is best to travel in Andalusia by car because of the rather large distances, however, with proper self-planning, you can also organize movement between cities by public transport.
Malaga Attractions
The architecture of Malaga in comparison with other cities of Andalusia is unlikely to amaze the sophisticated traveler. This was due to the utilitarian attitude of the city residents (besides, we do not forget about the long Muslim presence) to the buildings: unnecessary buildings were simply demolished, and new ones were built in their place. You can explore the main interesting objects of Malaga in a day or two.
In order to get an idea of \u200b\u200bthis rather large city by Spanish standards and quickly move between all the interesting objects of Malaga (this is especially true in the heat), we recommend that you pre-purchase tickets for the tourist bus (bass tourist) at the official price (convenient interface of the partner site in Russian , confirmation tickets come to your email, it remains only to print and go to see the city). Travel time on the route to the tourist bass in Malaga is 80 minutes, buses run every 20 minutes.
What is worth seeing?
The ruins of the ancient Roman theater (Teatro Romano) I c. BC.
Not far from the theater is located fortress-palace of Malaga Arab period (another name - Alcazaba) On the territory of Alcazaba there is a special passage, passing through which you can get to the lighthouse fortress Hibralfaro (Castillo de Gibralfaro). The construction of this fortress on the side of the city, founded by the Phoenicians, was completed by the Nasrid emir Yusuf I in 1340. Together with Alcazaba, Hibralfaro form a single defense complex of the city with a double line of walls and eight watch towers. From Hibralfaro offers a panoramic view of the city and a view of La Malagueta- The main bullring, sandwiched between modern high-rise buildings. The arena was built in the 19th century.
Very handsome Cathedral in Malaga(La Cathedral). Its construction began in 1528 on the site of an Arab mosque and ended only in 1782 (although in fact the cathedral remained unfinished). The mixture of architectural styles (Gothic, Baroque, Neoclassicism) is due precisely to the “extension” during its construction. In addition, the banal lack of funding led to the appearance of the main feature of the cathedral - instead of two towers, only one was erected. Therefore, to this day, the Cathedral of Malaga is popularly called "la mankita" ("one-armed"), although it would be more logical to call the church "one-headed."
Malaga is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, so it is absolutely impossible to miss two museums here dedicated to the great artist of the 20th century. The first one is House Museum (Fundación Picasso Museo - Casa Natal)where Picasso was born in 1881 and where he spent the first three years of his long life. The Museum House stores personal belongings of the family and some of his works. The house-museum has another exhibition hall on the same street.
Another museum - Malaga Picasso Museum (Museo Picasso Malaga) - Located in the Buenavista Palace just a few hundred meters from the artist’s home. The collection of more than 230 works by Picasso, showing the evolution of his work throughout his life.
Monument to Pablo Picasso in Merced Square
Car museum - An interesting collection, including 91 retro cars, as well as other rare things. The city has many diverse museums, among which you should pay attention to the Flamenco Museum of Art, the Bullfighting Museum, the Center for Contemporary Art, the Malaga Interactive Museum of Music, etc.
In addition to sightseeing, in Malaga it is simply interesting to wander through the streets, sit in a cafe and, if you're lucky, get on a holiday. One of the main cities of Andalusia is known for the bright holding of numerous holidays - national Spanish and local, such as the largest Fair of Malaga, which takes place in August and will be marked by noisy celebrations.
Malaga Photos
Merced Square in the center of Malaga
Streets of Malaga
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Malaga located directly on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Its main attractions are concentrated in the city center. More than 560 thousand people live here. The city has a large number of pensions and hotels for tourists.
Alcazaba (Alcazaba de Málaga)
Alcazaba the city is a Muslim fortress, which is located on the side of Mount Hibralfaro. At its top is another palace of the same name. Both fortresses are connected by a long walkway, which is surrounded by stone walls.
In order for you to get to the highest point in the palace where the mayor lived, you need to independently overcome three levels of fortifications in the shape of a ring. Your tests do not end there. Next, you need to go through eight well-fortified gates. Previously, the walls were further fortified with towers to protect the city. They had special battlements and loopholes.
The building was built in the 11th century and is made of limestone. Material for construction was mined in quarries located near the sea. A significant disadvantage of limestone was that it was easily destroyed by moisture. As a result, by the beginning of the 14th century, it was decided to strengthen the walls of the fortress. For this purpose, the towers, walls and the fortress itself were additionally stone-lined.
Having visited the tour of the Alcazaba fortress, they will tell you that the fortress was involved in the defense of the city during the siege by the Catholic kings. The battle was lost, and the enemy hoisted the flag of Castile on the tower. Over time, the palace became desolate. Its restoration was engaged only at the beginning of the 20th century.
Cathedral
Another popular attraction of the city of Malaga is Cathedral of Our Lady of the Incarnation. It is located next to the Church of St. John the Baptist. If you want to see one of the main pearls of the Renaissance throughout Andalusia, then you should definitely go on an excursion to the cathedral.
The cathedral was built during the 16th century according to the design of Diego de Siloe. As for the facade of the cathedral, it is made in the famous Baroque style and has two tiers. In its lower part you can find three arches, inside of which there are marble entrance doors.
The peculiarity of the Cathedral is that it occupies the second place in Andalusia in height. So, for example, the north tower reaches eighty-four meters in height. As for the south, it is still in the process of erection.You, like other tourists, will certainly be interested in a kind of portal from the middle cross with capitals made in the Renaissance style and three large niches.
Hibralfaro Fortress
Hibralfaro Fortress - Famous attraction to many tourists in Spain. It is located on a mountain of the same name next to the Cathedral. You can go to the fortress along a road lined with tall pine trees. It offers a magnificent panorama of the countryside. If you wish, you can also climb to Hibralfaro through flowering gardens where ficuses, pomegranates, oranges, olive and ivy grow, thereby making another tour of the picturesque places of the city.
Particular attention should be paid to the Bottomless Well, which was cut down in the rock during the Arab era. It has a depth of more than 40 meters. Today, this place can be visited by anyone. Since 1931 it was recognized as the National Monument of the country.Picasso Museum
Very popular in Picasso Museum, located in the palace of Buenavista, in one of the old European quarters. It is located next to the house where the artist was born. This museum is one of six that is dedicated to the artist in the country. Here you can see the paintings of Picasso, see all his periods of creativity. Currently, the museum’s collection contains more than 150 paintings that were transferred by the artist’s relatives.
Roman theater
You will also be very interested to visit Roman theater. It is located at the foot of the slope where the famous Alcazaba fortress stands. It was first discovered in 1951, during the period of work in the House of Culture, built on top of the theater itself. In 1994, it was decided to completely demolish the House of Culture and unearth the Roman theater. Now this place has become a favorite for tourists.
Church of St. John the Baptist
Church of St. John the Baptist located near the Cathedral. It was founded in 1487.
Initially, the Church of John the Baptist included two naves built in the Gothic style during the reign of the Catholic kings with some elements of the Mudejar style. In 1543, it was decided to attach a tower to it. In the future, it was subject to repeated rebuilding.
The Church of John the Baptist acquired a modern look in 1760, which has survived to this day.
Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden in Malaga can be attributed to the English type of gardens, which is fraught with more than one hundred and fifty years of history. You can see him at the northern congress in the city. Many tropical and subtropical plants, trees and shrubs bloom here. Also in the garden, there are more than fifty species of palm trees.
Museum of Music
Museum of Music- A favorite place for connoisseurs of creativity. Here is one of the most extensive collections of musical instruments in Europe. The museum has more than four hundred instruments from different eras.
Landmarks video
The center of the Spanish city in December 2012 you can see in the video below
