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The city of Malaga which is known as the capital of the Costa del Sol, is situated in the centre of the coastline dividing it into eastern and western Costa del Sol.
Malaga the fifth largest city in Spain is quite often overlooked by the thousands of tourists that visit this region every year. With it’s cosmopolitan population, bustling modern port, new and old architecture living happily side by side together with it’s museum’s, castles and underrated beaches it is well worth a visit.
The city was founded by the Phoenicians around the 7th century AD. The layout of the historic centre of Malaga dates back to the Moorish times which is characterised by narrow winding streets.
The cathedral is Malaga’s most famous monument. Constructed started in 1528 and was completed in 1782, this long period of time means the cathedral contains my styles such as: Gothic, Renaissance and baroque.
Other churches in the centre of Malaga include San Juan, Los Santos Martiters and the Parish church of Santiago. During the holy week in Malaga one of the best known such festivities in Spain, statues are bough t from these churches to lead the processions.
The most important museum in Malaga is the Fine Arts Museum with it’s interesting collection of 19th century paintings, other museum’s include: the Diocesan Museum, the Archaeological Museum, the Cathedral Museum and the Museum of Popular Art and Customs.
Malaga’s has given birth to many illustrious people over the years but with doubt it’s most famous son was Pablo Picasso considered by many to be one of the greatest painters of all time.
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