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About Malaga
Malaga, the southern capital of Andalucia and the capital of the Costa del Sol, is a vibrant, sophisticated port city.
The charming, historic city center is characterized by narrow streets, paved alleyways, unique architecture, squares, museums, churches, and an abundance of shops, restaurants, and bars.
Founded by the Phoenicians, Malaga became a prosperous Roman colony, and, during the Muslim rule, it served as the main port of the Kingdom of Granada.
Malaga has many attractions for travelers, including two fortresses, the Alcazaba fortress which is a city icon, and the Gibralfaro fortress which is perched at the top of the hill. The Roman theatre, located at the foot of the Alcazaba fortress is another highlight. After being buried for several centuries, it was excavated in the 1950’s and is the oldest monument in Malaga. The Cathedral of Malaga is one of the most impressive buildings in the city with its baroque facade, decorated altars, beautiful stained glass windows, and 275-foot tower. Calle Larissa, the main street of Málaga, is studded with luxury boutiques, and the impressive plaza at its end, Plaza de la Constituting, is a center for political and cultural events.
Malaga Park, located in the center of the city, is a beautiful oasis with exotic trees, tropical plants, statues, and fountains. The botanical garden near the city is another stunning haven with ancient trees, an impressive collection of palms, aquatic plants, fruit trees, a garden of Roman sculptures, pools, and a waterfall.
The city is also home to many museums, including the Museum of Glass and Crystal (Museo Viderio y Cristal) which presents a large private collection of over 3000 glass works alongside furniture and decorative art; the Car Museum with a collection of 85 vintage cars; Picasso House, where the famous painter Pablo Picasso, the pride of the city, was born. In the house, his works are displayed alongside his and his family's personal belongings, as well as works by other artists such as Marc Chagall, Juan Miro, Francis Bacon, and Max Ernst; Picasso Museum, where over 200 works of the artist are displayed - paintings, drawings, engravings, sculptures and more; Center Pompidou, a stunning colorful cube with a bold and interesting structure which is located on the beach and contains a modern and contemporary collection of works from the Center Pompidou in Paris.
All this, combined with Malaga’s famous night life and tapas bars, make for a great vacation spot filled with culture, nature, history, good food, music, and a lively, unique atmosphere.
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