Location: Centro
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What to do and see in Centro, Andalucia: The Best Art Museums
Malaga is one of the oldest cities in the world, founded in the 8th century by the Phoenicians. Today, art is everywhere-- you can experience exhibits dedicated to glass and crystal, classic cars, contemporary installations, and, of course, the works of Picasso, who was born here. Wander past banana trees and beautiful fountains as you walk through Paseo del Parque, then hit the old city to quench your thirst at a Spanish tavern.
Restaurants in Malaga
1. Cac Malaga
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4.5 based on 844 reviews
CAC Málaga, Contemporary Art Center of Malaga, is a revolutionary initiative from the City Council unifies private and public administration for the first time in Spain. CAC Málaga, which is characterised by its dynamism, the reflection and divulging of contemporary ideas, has an international agenda and exhibits international artists. It's one of the main Contemporary Art Centres not only in Spain but also within the internacional scene
Reviewed By RhinoLondon_England - Ottery St. Mary, United Kingdom
Free to enter and slightly off the main tourist trail, the art gallery looks less than impressive from the outside but is quite striking form within with a very large gallery space displaying special exhibitions and a more limited range of other works. The special exhibition in march 2020 was Carlos Leon’s Tomando Distancia - Keeping One’s Distance – quite appropriate for the outbreak of COVID-19!
2. Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares
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4.5 based on 289 reviews
Reviewed By Floridge - Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
Look no further, this is the museum to visit. Housed in a beautiful former coaching inn, its full of character and atmosphere, with a sense of discovery as you explore the exhibits relating to local customs and rural history Very reasonable entrance fee, and a lovely cool courtyard to relax in. Coffee shops just outside in the square.
3. Museo Picasso Malaga
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4.0 based on 8,208 reviews
Reviewed By lonsun2015 - London, United Kingdom
brilliant museum, just the right size, loved the way it shows you how Picasso's style progressed through his life, and I learnt a lot about his interest in form. really informative audioguide. really impressed with this museum.
4. Museo de Bellas Artes
5. Fundacion Picasso - Museo Natal
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3.5 based on 727 reviews
The building where Pablo Picasso was born in 1881 and lived until 1884 houses works and personal belongings of the artist and his family. A specialized library and an on-going program of temporary exhibitions and cultural activities complement the offer of Picasso's Birthplace Museum.
Reviewed By DCHPORTVENDRES - Clogheen, Ireland
Malaga is the birthplace of Antonio Banderas and it is also where Picasso was born. This pub quiz trivia gave my day trip to the city from the Costa del Concrete a firm focus and an objective- Pablo Picasso. His spirit is almost tangible as one roams around city. For many, visiting the exact spot where one of the greatest artists of the 20th century was born is obviously going to be a highlight any trip to Andalusia. Plaza de la Merced is certainly one of the prettiest squares in central Malaga, spacious, well maintained and with lots of public seating enabling one to admire the splendid architecture of the surrounding buildings. House number fifteen is where the Maestro was born and in 1998 the historic building was taken over by the Picasso Foundation and officially opened by the King and Queen. Since then it has become an important research centre and a fitting monument to his life and achievements and it remains the Foundation headquarters. It contains a small shop where bits and bobs about his life can be purchased including quality prints of probably his finest work, the powerfully evocative Guernica. A lovely area to hang out in, enjoy a glass of Fino and some olives and remember what Pablo himself said "We don't grow older, we grow riper". Enjoy, Salud.
