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Malaga Spain Attractions

The birthplace of Picasso, Malaga, Spain offers an utterly unique blend of tourist atttractions ranging from historic landmarks and ancient ruins to sunny beaches and some of Spain's most noteworthy centers of contemporary art. Centuries of culture and history are ripe for exploring at Moorish castles of Castillo de Gibralfaro and Alcazaba, the Picasso Museum Malaga, the Renaissance Malaga Cathedral and the two contemporary museums of art.

Cathedral of Malaga
Picasso Museum Malaga
Alcazaba
Castle of Gibralfaro
La Malagueta Bullring
Roman Theatre
Town Hall
La Malagueta Beach
Birthplace of Picasso
The Trade Fairs and Congress Center
CAC Malaga Museum
Atarazanas Central Market
Contemporary Art Museum
Technology Park (pta)

Cathedral of Malaga

The Cathedral of Malaga is an excellent example of 16th-century Renaissance architecture despite the damage from the Spanish Civil War. Located in Málaga's city centre on Molina Lario, the Cathedral of Malaga has been designated a Spanish national monument. To learn more, visit www.frommers.com/destinations/malaga/A20991.html#ixzz1OmHDKSjN.

Picasso Museum Malaga

The Picasso Museum is housed within the Palace of the Counts of Bellavista, or Buenavista Palace as it is widely known. Opened in 2009, the Palace underwent an extensive renovation by American architect Richard Gluckman to become a leading exhibition space of Picasso's works. To learn more, visit www2.museopicassomalaga.org/i_home.cfm.

Alcazaba

The Alcazaba, also known as the Conventual or the Alcazaba or the Alcázar, is located near a Roman bridge which crosses the Guadiana River. Designed to protect the bridge, the square Alcazaba fortress was built by the Moors in the 9th century from Roman and Visigoth fragments later occupations. Today, it is also the home of the Archaeological Museum. To learn more about one of Malaga's most famous attractions, visit www.frommers.com/destinations/meridaspain/A26884.html#ixzz1OmJ2DZMu.

Castle of Gibralfaro

The Castle of Gibralfaro was a castle fortress built by the Moors, of which mostly only the ruins remain. Set on a hillside, the site of the former fortress still provides some of the most spectacular views of Malaga to be found anywhere but should only be visited by bus not by walking for safety reasons. To learn more, visit www.frommers.com/destinations/malaga/A20992.html#ixzz1OmKEF6rX

La Malagueta Bullring

La Malagueta Bullring seats 15,000 spectators for bullfights, which remains one of Spain's most important cultural traditions. Located in the Malaga city centre, the Malagaueta Bullring also offers a museum dedicated to bullfighting. To learn more, visit www.whatmalaga.com/malaga-bullfight.html.

Roman Theatre

The Roman theatre was rediscovered only in 1951 during a building project for the Citizens' Arts Centre. Located near the Alcazaba, the ancient theatre dates to the time of the Roman Emporer Augustus and was later plundered for its stones by the Moors to rebuild the Alcazaba, which still displays parts of Roman column taken from the theatre. The learn more about one of the most important historic attractions in Malaga, visit www.malagaturismo.com/opencms/opencms/turismo/jsp/quever/detalle.jsp?ideqp=1181&id_idioma=2

Town Hall

The Neo-Baroque Town Hall is one of Malaga's most important buildings and was constructed between 1912 and 1919 and is located on the avenida de Cervantes. Noteworthy things to see at the Malaga Town Hall include the Lounge of the Mirrors decorated with paintings by Jaraba and Murillo Careers as well as the Lounge of Plenary sessions. To learn more, visit www.malaga.us/attractions/town_hall_malaga.htm.

La Malagueta Beach

Malaga offers large expanses of beautiful beaches, and the Malagueta Beach is one of the most popular. The closest beach to the Malaga city centre, La Malagueta Beach is popular with tourists and locals for swimming and tanning and offers a long and spacious beachfront that runs for more than 2,500 meters. To learn more about visiting one of Malaga's most popular beaches, visit www.whatmalaga.com/malagueta.html.

Birthplace of Picasso

Malaga is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and the home where he was born is one of Malaga's most popular attractions. The "Casa Natal" or birthplace of Picasso is located in Malaga's historic centre and is an official heritage site. To learn more, visit www.andalucia.com/province/museums/casanatal.htm

The Trade Fairs and Congress Center

The Trade Fairs and Congress Center of Malaga is Malaga's main center for conferences and trade fairs. The Trade Fairs and Congress Center offers a modern center for commerce and state-of-the facilities for trade shows and meetings in Malaga, Spain. To learn more, visit www.malagaturismo.com/opencms/opencms/turismo/jsp/zonaprofesional/pal_fer_cong.jsp?opc=11&id_idioma=2.

CAC Malaga Museum

The CAC Malaga Museum is located in an historic market and is a leading center for contemporary arts in Southern Spain. Noted temporary exhibitions from internationally known contemporary artists are often on display at Malaga Museum, as well as works from emerging Spanish artists and photographers. To learn more, visit www.cacmalaga.org.

Atarazanas Central Market

The Atarazanas Central Market is an historic 19th-century iron structure built with the original 14th century Moorish gates of Atarazanas or “Puerta de Atarazanas,” which connnected the city of Malaga and its port. Although the original market stalls have been moved, the Atarazanas Central Market is still one of the most popular things to do in Malaga. To learn more, visit www.fodors.com/world/europe/spain/costa-del-sol-and-costa-de-almeria/review-450079.html.

Contemporary Art Museum

The Contemporary Art Museum of Malaga is as notable for its architecture as it is the fine collection of works. The design of noted American architect Richard Meier, the Malaga Contemporary Art Museum was built in 1992 and is sleek, geometric construction that houses works by 20th century masters like Rauschenberg, Oteiza, and Calder. To learn more, visit www.macba.es.

Technology Park (pta)

The Technology Park of Andalusia (or Parque Tecnologico de Andalucia as it is known in Spanish) is an important center for industrial growth in Málaga in terms of agriculture, construction, technology, logistics and transportation. Home to more than 500 companies, the Technology Park of Andalusia is the workplace for more than 13,000 employees. To learn more, visit www.pta.es/publico/jsp/home/home.jsp.

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Hotel Molina Lario

Molina Lario 22, 29015
29015, Malaga, Spain

Phone: + 34 9 52 062 002
Fax: + 34 9 34 159 184
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