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Malaga: European City of CultureSpanish City is Named Cultural Capital of Europe for 2016
Malaga will improve road, rail and air links as well as existing attractions and opens new museums to support its bid for recognition as European Cultural Capital.
Malaga hopes to be recognised as the Cultural Capital of Europe. With the City Council’s help Malaga is presenting itself to the world as a cultural destination par excellence so don’t wait until 2016 to enjoy this delightful city. Malaga is a complete package wrapped in a long and colourful history, rich folklore, strong gastronomic traditions and, of course, fine weather. Medieval MalagaOne of Malaga’s medieval delights is La Alcazaba, an imposing fortress reflecting the city’s Islamic past. The lower parts date from the 8th century and the main palace dates from the 11th century. Its terraces, gardens and cobbled paths draw visitors onward and upward through impressive archways to the ramparts. La Alcazaba is home to Museo de la Alcazaba (Alcazaba Museum) with its valuable collection of Islamic pottery discovered in the surrounding area. High above La Alcazaba on “Lighthouse Mountain” is Castillo de Gibralfaro, (Castle of Gibralfaro). This Moorish castle is connected to La Alcazaba by a parapet wall. A walk around the Castle walls provides superb views of Malaga. New Museums in MalagaMalaga Interactive Museum Museum - MimmaIn support of her application for European City of Culture Malaga has created a number of new museums. Mimma – Malaga Interactive Music Museum – is home to one of Europe’s finest museums with some 300 musical instruments covering all cultures and civilisations. Visitors can interact with almost every exhibit creating a unique and exciting experience. CAC Malaga - Centre for Contemporary ArtThe CAC Malaga is another recent addition to the city’s cultural destinations. This new centre for contemporary art houses photographs, paintings, sculptures and plastic arts ranging from 19th century exhibits to the most contemporary avant-garde pieces. It has become one of the most visited museums of its type in Europe. Picasso MuseumAnother new attraction is the Museo Picasso Malaga (Picasso Museum) located in the sixteenth-century Buenavista Palace. The museum is fast establishing itself as a world leader and recent temporary exhibitions have included “Picasso, Ceramics and Tradition”, “Picasso, Muses and Models”, and “Picasso as Seen by Otero” – a photographic and documentary collection by Roberto Otero. Each exhibition has presented an opportunity for visitors to discover little-known facts about the artist, his life and works. Museo Picasso is fully accessible to people with disabilities. During 2006 five hundred visitors enjoyed adapted tours for the blind, deaf and mentally handicapped. Meeting the Needs of European City of CultureTo meet the needs of European City of Culture Malaga has embarked on a network of new roads and highways. It has recently opened the new Maria Zambrano Station capable of handling 24 million passengers per year and Malaga airport is also undergoing rapid transformation that will make it the most important airport on the Mediterranean. With its developing infrastructure, the preservation of its medieval history and the opening of several new museums it looks like Malaga will be ready for 2016. This delightful city will certainly deserve recognition as European City of Culture. The Spanish Tourist Office will provide full details off all visitor attractions mentioned above.
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