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Málaga Spain - Birthplace of Pablo Picasso


Article by: Linda Plummer

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Costa del Sol Málaga has, in its time, been inhabited by

Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Moors.

Wide avenues and green spaces abound and, as with other

major Spanish cities, check out, Spain´s Hotels - Why Not Pick A Parador , Keeping Your Home Secure While Away it is truly steeped in history and

culture.

The Citadel or La Alcazaba (8th-11th centuries) as well

as being the symbol of Málaga, is one of the largest

fortresses in Andalucia with and Archaelogoical Museum now

located there.

Close by is the wonderful Castle of Gibralfaro (14th century),

joined to the Citadel by a stretch of wall that gives

superb views of Málaga and its port.

At the foot of Gibralfaro can be found the Roman Theater,

La Malagueta, and the old quarter of the city. view, Guanajuato Mexico, Land Of History , Keeping Your Home Secure While Away

In the center of the historic view, Arizona Real Estate: Looking For Paradise - Try Arizona's Valley , A Guide To Resorts In The Alps district stands the Cathedral

of Málaga (16th-18th centuries), also known as La Manquita

because of its unfinished tower.

Other prominent churches in the old town Try also, Taking a City Break - the relaxing way , The Affordable & Comfortable Tropical Cancun Honeymoon Checklist of Málaga include

Santiago (15th-18th centuries), los Mártires, Sagroado

Corazón, and Santo Cristo de la Salud.

Málaga is also the birthplace of celebrated Spanish painter

Pablo Picasso and there are several galleries showing his

wonderful work.

In 1983, his birthplace was declared an historic-artistic

monument and, in 1991, it became the headquarters of the

Picasso Foundation.

A charming and interesting city check out, Choose The Best Beach In Jamaica For You , 6 Suggested Historical Destinations for Student Travel in its own right, you also

have all the fantastic beaches You may also consider, Life is an Adventure, Live It , Hello from Vancouver - Reporting on the Canada-US Servas Conference of the ever-popular Costa

del Sol close at hand.

Málaga certainly offers a fine mix so come and make the

most of it!

About the Author

Linda Plummer is webmistress of http://www.top-tour-of-spain.com

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