6 DE NOVIEMBRE
6th of November
Este es el último día de actividades con todos los centros juntos y lo dedicamos a visitar el centro de Málaga. Realizamos un tour donde pasaremos por los puntos más emblemáticos de nuestra ciudad, comenzando por el SOHO y finalizando en la plaza de la Merced. Durante las paradas, el alumnado de nuestro centro da información relevante de dichos sitios, que se han preparado para actuar como perfectos guías de su ciudad.
This is the last day of activities with all the participants together and we dedicate it to visiting the center of Malaga. We make a tour where we will pass through the most emblematic points of our city, starting in the SOHO and ending in the Plaza de la Merced. During the stops, the students of our school give relevant information about these sites, who have prepared to act as perfect guides of their city.
- SOHO
Zahira da la siguiente información en inglés sobre el SOHO:
Zahira informs about SOHO:
The interesting thing about Soho Málaga is that its reputation as a street art district is the result of a public initiative, the MAUS project (Málaga Arte Urbano Soho). The aim of the project is to rejuvenate previously battered and abandoned areas. Numerous art events, exhibitions and concerts have begun to give Soho a new life. Now you can admire the works of artists such as Obey, Sal East, ROA or D'Face on the walls of the building. They are turning this neighborhood into a living art gallery.
Another highlight of Soho Málaga is the Soho CaixaBank Theatre. Formerly known as Teatro Alameda,
it recently opened after a facelift in November 2019. Now he has released a new musical "Chorus
Line", starring Antonio Banderas, an authentic Malaga and one of the most famous characters in
Malaga. On the first Saturday of each month, you can visit the Soho Market, which is full of
handicrafts, antiques, and many independent brand stalls.
- Atarazanas
Elena da la siguiente información en inglés sobre el mercado de Atarazanas:
Elena informs about SOHO:
It is a street where the central market of Atarazanas is locates, in the historic center of Malaga.
It was built between 1876 and 1879, although the building is Muslim origin. It is one of the buildings which best represent the architecture of the nineteenth century in Malaga.
Nowadays, it works as a traditional market with three sectors, one for fish, one for meat and one for fruit and vegetables, but it is also a very typical place to eat.
This market has an interesting history:
The building dates to the Muslim period and was used as a shipyard (an enclosed area of land where ships are built and repaired). When you visit the market, you will be confused that the building was a shipyard because the sea is not near here, but Malaga gained ground to the sea during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as the center town became too small and the city expanded.
At the end of the 19th century, it was decided to build a central market in this abandoned building.
At that period, there were many markets in the city, but being in the open air, they had quite bad hygienic conditions, so this covered market was built to preserve the food better.
In 2008 a renovation was carried out that lasted until 2010 as the building was obsolete and in poor condition. A translucent roof was placed to allow better lightning of the market and stained-glass windows with traditional details of the city was placed.
Every day the people of Malaga come to buy fresh goods. Many of visitors come for taste the tapas and fresh “pescaito” (typical small fried fish) in the bars in the market or just to stroll through this building which has been able to preserve its traditional essence. Furthermore, at the main entrance of the market, there are several stalls that have a terrace.
The stained glass is so beautiful and impressive.
- Calle LARIOS/Larios Street
Carlos habla sobre la calle Larios
Carlos talks about Larios Street
Larios street is one of the most famous streets in Malaga. It was inaugurated in 1891, the 27th of August, by Manuel Domingo Larios, one of the greatest promoters of the textile industry in the nineteenth century. At the beginning of the street, you can see a statue of him, which is amazing. During the second republic in 1931, the street was called April 14th Street, and the statue of Manuel Larios was thrown into the sea by the republicans to be replaced by a statue of a worker. Years later, with Franco’s victory in the civil war, the Larios' statue was rescued from the sea and they were able to put it back in place. Therefore, today, we can call it Calle Larios again.
- Iglesia de los Santos Mártires
Marcos habla sobre la iglesia de los patronos de Málaga
Marcos talks about the Holy Martyrs church.
The Church of the Holy Martyrs is a Christian temple located in the city of Malaga, Spain.
It is one of the four churches built by the Catholic Monarchs. It was erected in honor of the martyrs Ciriaco and Paula, patrons of the city. The church has undergone various reforms
- Catedral/Cathedral
Nicollette explains the Malaga cathedral
The Cathedral Church of the Incarnation of Malaga begins to be built in 1528. It seems that the famous architect, coming from Toledo already issues a first report in 1528 on its traces, three years after the cabildo decided to erect a new temple, being the same Pedro López, the one in charge of directing the works of the header, designed by one of the great masters of the time, Diego of Siloé.
in 1549 great exponents both of Renaissance architecture in Andalusia; and then to Diego de Vergara, who worked in this cathedral until almost the end of the sixteenth century.Thus, by this time the head and the sacristy were already standing, and it can be said that until then all the great masters of the Andalusian Renaissance had intervened in the great project to a greater or lesser degree.
Here it is usually called the little spot, does anyone know why?
- Edificio de la aduana
Carlos comenta sobre este singular edificio de Málaga
Carlos comments on this unique building in Malaga
The customs building was created in 1788 to regulate the intense traffic of the port when the trade with America was released. In 1810, the building works were suspended for the spanish war of independence, it was resumed in 1826 and it was inaugurated in 1829 as a Tobacco factory. In 1939, it became the Treasury. Furthermore,the 26th of april of 1922, there was a fire and 28 people who lived here, died. In 2006, the government decided to move the Malaga's museum to this place. Now, it has a huge collections of Malacitan's arts.
- Teatro romano y Alcazaba/Roman Theater and Alcazaba
Elena informa sobre la Alcazaba
Elena informs about the Alcazaba
It is from Roman times and the mountain that can be seen behind is Mount Gibralfaro. was built between the years 1057 and 1063
has pieces from the roman theater like columns.
The Alcazaba combines both the defense needs and the beauty of an Arab palace.
Around it there was a neighborhood that today is totally disappeared. It had several reconstructions until the 20th century and today it has important archaeological remains to visit.
Its military influence makes it one of the most important Muslim works preserved in Spain.
Sara habla sobre el teatro romano
Sara talks about the Roman theater
The Roman theater of Malaga are the archaeological remains of the theater of ancient Malacca and the main preserved vestige of the Roman presence in Malaga. It is in the historic center of the city, at the foot of the Alcazaba hill. Made in the early years of the Empire, The Theater was discovered in 1951 when a play was made. It is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, and the site in question whose route is possible through wooden walkways.
Carlos explica el "garum" producido en Málaga
Carlos explains the "garum" produced in Malaga
The Roman theater are the archaeological remains of the presence of the Romans in Málaga, dated from the 6th and 7th centuries BC. As you can observe, It consist of some scenes like stands where people sat to see the show. From here, we can see a factory, where they prepared the 'garum', which is like a fish sauce made of visceras and It was used as a side plate for a large number of meals. From the 3rd century, it ceased to be a garum factory and became a necropolis, in the 5th century it became again a garum factory until the 7th century with the Muslim conquest.
- Ayuntamiento/City Hall
Nerea habla sobre el ayuntamiento de Málaga
Nerea talks about the city hall
Malaga City Hall is the institution that governs the city and of Malaga. It is one of the four public administrations with political responsibility in the city, together with the General State Administration, the Junta of Andalucía and the Provincial Council of Malaga.
Since 1979, its political leaders have been chosen by the citizens of Malaga with the right to vote, in elections held every four years.
At present, its mayor is Francisco de la Torre Prados.
- Parque de Málaga/Malaga Central Park
Nerea explains the central park, too
This park is known by various names, such as Park of the Alameda, Parque of Málaga or Park walk and is located in the heart of the capital.
It’s a place to walk with gardens on both sides, a Mediterranean design for a garden that has many species of flora and that make it one of the most important gardens in Europe.
Later we will see 3 statues of this park more carefully.
- Muelle uno - la farola / Pier one - the lighthouse
Sara da información sobre el muelle uno
Sara gives some information about pier one
The pier one this space was opened in 2011, dedicated to leisure and culture, which is an emblem for the city of Malaga. It has the best views to discover and enjoy the capital. It is a commercial area located in the port of Malaga, a few meters from the city center and facing the sea. An open space that has a wide range of shopping and restaurants designed to surprise.
Concerts, cultural events, children's activities, or summer cinema are also held. One of the great attractions of the center is the "Centre Pompidou".
Nicollette habla sobre la farola
Nicollette talks about the lighthouse
It is located in the port of Malaga, it is one of the most important icons of the Costa del Sol, it is the only lighthouse with a female name and it is built with stones from the mount of Gibralfaro, it is one of the few monuments that has survived wars, earthquakes , shipwrecks
What is the function of the lighthouse?
Its function is to shine a light so that the ships can locate the port at night, but each lighthouse is unique, they all have their own flash and their own rhythm and are
the last lighthouse keeper was in 1993, they are no longer needed because all mechanized.
Zahira explica el castillo de Gibralfaro
Zahira explains about the castle of Gibralfaro:
This castle was built to house the army and protect the Alcazaba, although it was used by Phoenicians
and Romans, it is one of the most popular moments in Malaga, you can walk along the city walls or
enter the interpretive center to learn about its history. Its name comes from a lighthouse at the top.
Ferdinand the Catholic castle was named part of the coat of arms of the city. It has two rows of walls
and eight towers. The outer wall connects the castle with the Alcazaba. The castle can be divided into
two parts. In the upper one is the mayor's tower, the Phoenician wells and the baths. The lower part
are the barracks and stables of the troop. The White Tower is one of the most visible towers, inside
there is a warehouse, dependencies and warehouses.
- Plaza de la Merced - Estatua de Picasso / Merced Square - Picasso statue
Y desde esta maravillosa plaza que vio nacer a nuestro ilustre paisano Pablo Picasso finalizamos esta ruta por la ciudad y también, esta semana intensa donde hemos podido conocer más detenidamente Málaga en todos sus aspectos (gastronomía, cultura, sociedad, etc.) como es condición sine qua non de la filosofía "Slow Tourism". Desde aquí, deseamos que todos los y las participantes de este proyecto hayan disfrutado de cada uno de los días de esta semana y que se lleven un grato recuerdo de nuestra ciudad. Ya tenemos la vista puesta en otra grandísima ciudad como es Biella donde seguiremos desarrollando la filosofía de "Slow Tourism".
And from this wonderful square that saw the birth of our illustrious countryman Pablo Picasso we finish this route through the city and also, this intense week where we have been able to know more closely Malaga in all its aspects (gastronomy, culture, society, etc.) as it is a sine qua non condition of the "Slow Tourism" philosophy. From here, we wish that all the participants of this project have enjoyed each of the days of this week and that they take a pleasant memory of our city. We already have our sights set on another great city such as Biella where we will continue to develop the philosophy of "Slow Tourism".
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