<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMalaga\u2019s heyday occurred during the Moorish occupation when it was under the Caliphate of C\u00f3rdoba. Later when under the Nasrid Dynasty in Granada, Malaga became the main port for Granada and is burgeoning textile industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Built by the Hammudid dynasty in the early 11th century, the Alcazaba was constructed on the site of a former Roman fort. Designed to be both a palace and a military fortification, the Alcazaba contains two double walls similar to the castle of Krak des Chevaliers in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now extensively restored, La Alcazaba contains many horseshoe-shaped arches that are found in Moorish architecture. And while it may not be as beautiful as Granada\u2019s Alhambra Palace, courtyards, gardens and fountains will help you to understand how advanced the Moors were when compared to the rest of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nLa Alcazaba<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>8. Visit the castle on the hill – El Castillo de Gibralfaro<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPerched overlooking the city, the Castillo de Gibralfaro is a Moorish fortification that dates back to the 10th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located on Gibralfaro hill the castle is famous for a month-long siege by the attacking Christian armies in 1487. Eventually, the defenders surrendered when they ran out of food. Now mostly restored, the castle contains a military museum that shows the history of the castle after the Reconquista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Siege of M\u00e1laga during the Reconquista in 1487 Malaga went into decline with the cities of Cadiz and Seville reaping the riches from Spain\u2019s conquest of the Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>9. Meander around the M\u00e1laga Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHoused in the impressive Palacio de la Aduana a neoclassical building constructed to resemble Renaissance Italian palaces the Palacio de la Aduana was the customs house for Malaga\u2019s port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Renovated in 2016 the building is now home to the city’s most important museum for archaeological artifacts and is also home to a fine art collection which was kept in storage for 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>10. View the works of Pablo Picasso at the Museo Picasso M\u00e1laga<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMalaga\u2019s beautiful Buenavista Palace is now home to a permanent collection of Picasso paintings depicting 80 years of the artist’s works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Malaga in 1881, Pablo Picasso dreamed of having a collection of his works displayed in his hometown. Picasso\u2019s daughter-in-law and grandson made this dream a reality by donating the majority of the collection before the museum’s opening in 2003.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Picasso Museum has 11 rooms dedicated to the artist’s life and works with 233 paintings depicting how Picasso broke with convention to create the iconic paintings he is known for. An available audio-guide provides interesting information about the various influences that affected Picasso\u2019s style and why his works are so intriguing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>11. Observe beautiful Russian art at the Museo Ruso de M\u00e1laga<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn 2015 the Russian State Museum in St Petersburg decided to open a second museum in Malaga to showcase Russian art from the 16th to 20th centuries. Housed in a former tobacco factory the artwork in Museo Ruso de M\u00e1laga takes you on a tour of Russian history. Featured artists include Vladimir Tatlin, Ilya Repin and Wassily Kandinsky amongst others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>12. The Colorful Centre Pompidou M\u00e1laga<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHoused under a huge colored glass cube in the rejuvenated Muelle Uno district next to the Port of M\u00e1laga. The Centre Pompidou M\u00e1laga is the French Museums first foray outside of France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While home to a permanent collection of 90 works of modern art, the prime purpose of the museum is to host temporary collections from around the world. Some people love it, while for others modern art is not their cup of tea. What we can say though is that the area around the museum is buzzing with life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>13. Be impressed by the Catedral de M\u00e1laga<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSpectacular during Semana Santa (Holy Week), building first started on the cathedral back in the 16th century. Constructed on what was once a mosque, today the only Moorish remains are the Patio de los Naranjos, a small courtyard adorned with orange trees. Inside the cathedral is a 40-metre high domed ceiling with 15 ornately decorated chapels. Take the guided tour to learn about the history of the cathedral and climb to the cubiertas<\/em> for incredible views.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConstructing the cathedral was such an expensive and epic feat that in 1782 it was decided to stop work leaving one of the belltowers unfinished. Hence the cathedrals nickname the One-Armed-Lady or La Manquita in Spanish. Tickets for the cathedral include the use of an audio guide and entrance to the Bishop\u2019s house opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/span>14. Find tranquility in The Botanical Gardens<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nConceived in the mid-19th century by two of Malaga\u2019s richest families, the gardens contain exotic plants from around the world. Throughout the 19th century, the gardens served as a meeting point for the city\u2019s wealthy industrialists, politicians and artists. Today the gardens are open to the public with several different marked routes to guide you through the gardens impressive collection of botanical delights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most popular routes is the \u201cJewels of La Concepcion” a route that takes in the most emblematic landmarks and is suggested as being the best starting place for discovering the gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>15. Grab a seat at the Teatro del Soho<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNew to Malaga this year is the Teatro del Soho a run down and now rebuilt theatre owned by Hollywood actor Antonio Banderas. Located in what was once one of Malaga\u2019s seediest neighborhoods, the Teatro del Soho is now restored and ready to put on its first show. Banderas selected Broadway favorite \u201cA Chorus Line\u201d as the first production, a show in which he will co-direct while playing the starring role. The three-month run is scheduled to start sometime in the autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Feel the buzz at Malaga\u2019s new port area<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFollowing the luxuriant redevelopment of the area, the beautiful Malaga port is now the place to hang out. It\u2019s been likened to its nearby rival Marbella, with costly and magnificent boats choosing to moor here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you choose to spend the afternoon gazing at the luxury yachts, browsing around the shops, dining in the numerous restaurants or taking a trip on a catamaran, there\u2019s plenty to do for all the family.<\/p>\n\n\n
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