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The Cathedral
”La Manquita” means the one-armed and that’s the
nickname of the Cathedral in Malaga. Building on the
Cathedral began in the first half of the 16th century –
although it is still unfinished as it is missing the top
part of the main façade and the south tower – therefore
the nickname. Nevertheless, this fact has over time
become an original feature. The Cathedral is outstanding
and is definitely word a visit. The Cathedral is
situated right in the centre of the city.
Price: adults 3.50 Euros - groups 2.50 Euros
Opening Times: 10:00 to 18:00 h. from Monday to Friday
10:00 to 17:00 h. Saturday
Closed Sunday and holiday.
Address: Calle Molina Lario 9, 29015 Málaga
Pablo Picasso
”Casa Natal de Picasso” is the birthplace of the famous
artist Pablo Ruiz Picasso – he was born in Malaga in
1891. His birthplace is situated close to Plaza de la
Merced in the centre of the city. Today the building
holds some of Picasso’s personal things and a few of his
personal objects. Beside his birthplace you will find
his second home in Malaga where he lived from he was two
years – today it is private and not public.
Price: 1 euro.
Opening Times: 10:00 - 20:00
Address: Plz. De la Merced 15, 29012 Málaga
Web:
www.fundacionpicasso.es
Pablo Picasso Museum
The museum is situated very close to his birthplace and
is one of the most visited tourist attractions in
Malaga. The museum holds 155 works of Picasso – painting,
drawings, ceramic and sculptures. All the works are
donated by Christina and Bernard Ruiz Picasso – which is
the daughter in law and his grandchild. The museum is
unique and very exciting and you can see works from the
entire life of the artist.
Price: 6 Euros.
Opening Times: 10:00 - 20:00 h.
Address: Calle San Agustin 8, 29015 Málaga
Webpage:
http://www.museopicassomalaga.org
Alcazaba
This impressive building, built mostly in the 11th
century, was the palace-fortress of the city's governing
Muslims. It was built on the summit of a hill, adapted
to the relief. It is formed by two walled areas, the
lower, which is a huge space that follows the topography
of the hill and surrounds the upper part completely.
This latter, within which the palace stands, is also
adapted to the lines of the hill and has strong
defensive elements at each end. It has a lift that runs
from calle Guillén Sotelo, behind the Town Hall.
Price: 1.95 euros.
Opening Times: 9:30 - 19:00
Address: Calle Alcazabilla 2, 29012 Málaga
Webpage:
http://www.malaga.eu
Castillo de Gibralfaro
Castillo de Gibralfaro is situated very close to
Alcazaba – a few minutes walk. The castle dates back to
the beginning of the 14th century and still it is very
well kept. Here you have the opportunity of and amazing
walk in beautiful surroundings with a fantastic view
towards the city and Malaga bullfighting ring – in fact
you can look right into it. You can go there by car or
you can choose the beautiful walk from the city centre.
Price: 1.90 euros.
Opening Times: 9:00 - 20:00 (summer) 9:00 – 18.00 (winter)
Address: Monte Gibralfaro
Plaza de la Merced
Close to the birthplace of Picasso you will find Plaza
de la Merced which was the place where the famous artist
made his first drawings in the sand. To day the square
is full of life and you will find many bars and
restaurants. The square is also centre of many language
schools and foreigners – so if you are in Malaga to
learn Spanish – this is the place.
Plaza de la Costitucion
This square is the centre of Malaga and in a way it
connects to all the attractions. This is where people
meet to celebrate New Year and it is also the centre of
the Feria, Holy week and many other official occasions.
From the square you can walk down Calle Larios which is
the pedestrian area – here you will find different kinds
of shops and normally the area is full of life. You will
also find a lot of nice restaurants where you can enjoy
the famous tapas.
Holy Week
All over Andalusia they celebrate Easter – and Malaga is
no exception. In the northern part of Europe Easter is
well know – but in Spain they celebrate it very
different. Holy Week in Malaga, is an ancient tradition
that dates back to the age of the Catholic Monarchs and
are famous countrywide. Processions start on Palm Sunday
and continue until Easter Sunday with the most dramatic
and solemn on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Images
from the Passion on huge ornate "tronos" (floats or
thrones) some with more than 5.000 kilos carried by more
than 250 members shape the processions that go for the
streets with penitents dressed in long purple robes,
often with pointed hats, followed by women in black
carrying candles. Drums and trumpets play solemn music
and occasionally someone spontaneously sings a mournful
saeta dedicated to the floats as it makes its way slowly
round the streets. This is an amazing opportunity to see
something special and we can highly recommend it – don’t
miss it.
Feria
Every year in August Malaga celebrate ”La Feria” which
is the Fair of Malaga. The Fair is celebrated in the
centre of Malaga and on “Plaza de la Feria” which is
close to the centre. In the centre you can see different
kinds of arrangements such as music, flamenco and a big
party. The Fair is an experience and all over you see
people in the traditional Spanish costumes – dancing and
singing. The city is full of life and you get moved by
the atmosphere. You can try the locale wine and the
famous national dish “Tapas”. On the “Plaza de la Feria”
you will find a very big Tivoli and a lot of tents with
the possibility to dance, eat and what you can imagine.
Beaches
Like Malaga City offers you many different kinds of
cultural things and attractions – then it also offers
your 320 days of sunshine a year. That gives you the
possibility to enjoy some of the lovely beaches and
Malaga has some very nice beaches. A few minutes walking
from the centre of the city and you are at the beach –
we can recommend you to enjoy the sun and try some of
the activities. And also try one of the many beach bars
where you can enjoy a cold beer and a big variation of
fish dishes’.
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