In our visit to the city of Malaga, we could not miss out on the main museum of this Spanish city, the Carmen Thyssen Museum. Opened in 2011, this museum brings together one of the most important collections of Spanish and Andalusian painting from the early nineteenth century to the beginnings of modern times in the twentieth century. Its collection covers some of the main genres of Spanish art in this period, such as landscape and customs, paying special attention to Andalusian paintings. Continue reading “The Carmen Thyssen Museum of Málaga”
Category: “Malaga”
“Santo Cristo de la Salud” Church of Malaga
On our way to visit the Carmen Thyssen Museum in Malaga (Spain), next to it, we found a church barely noticeable given its location on “Compañía” Street, which is very narrow and it becomes somewhat difficult to observe the facade, which, although it was a simple one, had some architectural details. Continue reading ““Santo Cristo de la Salud” Church of Malaga”
Central Market of the “Ataranzanas” in Malaga
One of the elements that most caught our attention in the Central Market of the Ataranzanas in Malaga is its entrance from the Nasrid period. It is a monumental arch, horseshoe-shaped and pointed. The coats of arms of this arch allow us to place it in the period of the reign of Mohamed V (1354-1391). Continue reading “Central Market of the “Ataranzanas” in Malaga”
The Roman Theater of Malaga
Located in the historic center of the city of Malaga, the Roman Theater is the first thing that stands out when you arrive in this beautiful city of Andalusia. It is the archaeological remains of what would be the Roman Malaca dating back to the VII-VI centuries B.C. with the configuration of the Phoenician city of Malaka and the main vestige preserved of the Roman presence in Malaga. Continue reading “The Roman Theater of Malaga”
Malaga Cathedral
Facing the Bishop’s Square in Malaga, stands the Holy Church Cathedral Basilica of the Incarnation, a temple considered as one of the most valuable Renaissance jewels of Andalusia, Spain. The history of the Cathedral is closely related to the Great Mosque on which it was built, located inside the Arab walled enclosure. Its origin dates back to 1487, the year in which the city of Malaga was re-conquered by the Castilian troops. It was then when the Aljama Mosque was converted into a Christian Cathedral. Continue reading “Malaga Cathedral”
The Port of Malaga has it all
From the top of the Gibralfaro Castle we spotted Pier One of the Port of Malaga, an area that has become since its opening in 2011, a whole experience of shopping, dining and recreation in front of the sea. Continue reading “The Port of Malaga has it all”
The Gibralfaro Castle, a symbol of the city of Malaga
The city of Malaga lies at its feet, beneath the “Gibralfaro” Castle, one of the most invincible fortresses of the Iberian Peninsula. Continue reading “The Gibralfaro Castle, a symbol of the city of Malaga”
The Picasso Museum
Among the places not to be missed in Malaga, is a visit to the Buenavista Palace, home of the Picasso Museum collection. It is said to be the most visited museum in all Andalusia, and we do not doubt it because it is where one of the largest samples of the work of this famous painter from Malaga is located. Continue reading “The Picasso Museum”
Malaga and its Alcazaba
Upon seeing the Alcazaba of Malaga in the distance, we thought it was a monumental fortress structure and when entering we confirmed it was and much more. Continue reading “Malaga and its Alcazaba”