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MALAGUETA
BULLRING
Close to Malagueta beach we find the capital's
majestic bullring, designed by Joaquín Rucoba
and whose construction was started in 1874
on municipal property. That same year, construction
work was interrupted, only to be resumed the
next year and to be inaugurated in June 1876.
The bullring, built in Neo-Mudejar style and
with a seating capacity of 15,000, has seen
glorious bullfights starring great bullfighters
like Curro Romero, Manolete, El Cordobes,
etc. Also, the young, local bullfighter, Javier
Conde, has fought bulls here.
Open Hours: 9am-2pm Mon-Sat
Phone: +34 95 2219482 |
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MALAGA´S
CATHEDRAL
The largest and most important Catholic church
in the city is widely considered a masterpiece
of Spanish Renaissance architecture. Building
started in the 16th century and the interior
belongs to this period. However, the main
facade is 18th-century baroque. The original
plans envisaged two bell towers, but only
one was completed. That's why locals affectionately
refer to their cathedral as La Manquita (Little
One Arm). The side chapels are richly adorned
with paintings and the choir stalls are a
masterful work of art by sculptor Pedro de
Mena. Climb up the bell tower to enjoy the
spectacular views.
Open Hours: 9am-6.45pm Mon-Sat;
closed Sun & holidays
Phone: +34 95 2215917 |
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LARIOS STREET
This very characteristic Málaga street is
104 years old. You can still see vestiges
of its Arabic past in the layout. It soon
became the city's most important street. It
has always been home to elegant cafes, bazaars,
galleries, hotels and the chambers of renowned
lawyers and notaries. Today it is a commercial
area that still retains establishments and
cafes that are almost a century old. The street
is decorated for special occasions like the
August Festival, Christmas and Carnival...
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THE
ALCAZABA
An old Arabic fortress that dominates the
city from its vantage point on the hill above
the bay, it has now become an symbol of the
modern city and an important tourist attraction.
Sultan Badis, ruler of the Moorish province
of Granada was responsible for having it built.
It was declared a national heritage site in
1931. Restoration work began the same year
and was completed in 1947. It's well worth
wandering around the site to see how even
earlier Roman remains were incorporated into
the Moorish building work and there are attractive
gardens where you can sit and rest.
Open Hours: 9.30-am1.30pm & 5pm-8pm Tue-Fri;
10am-2pm Sat-Sun
Phone: +34 95 2220043 |
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GIBRALFARO CASTLE
The most important and best-preserved remains
of the Moorish occupation are joined to the
Alcazaba. The Phoenicans are believed to have
built a fortress on this hill first, but it
was Sultan Yusuf I of Granada who had the
Coracha (a walled passageway that connects
the Alcazaba and the castle) built. The structure
has been modified many times over the years
as part of the city's defenses. You can walk
up from the pretty Puerta Oscura gardens or
take the bus. It's well worth it for the panoramic
views of Malaga and its harbour.
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MERCED
SQUARE
A cute square where you will find the house
in wich Picasso was born. You must not miss
this beauty of Malaga and all its surrounders.
You will find many good bars for tapas at
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