Merced Square 📷 Malaga – Spain.

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The Merced Square is one of the most important and emblematic squares in the city of Malaga.

It is located in one of the busiest and most touristic neighborhoods, in the downtown district of the city.

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Previously it was called the market square, having several names until it came to be called the Plaza de la Merced. This place was badly burned in ancient times, so much so that the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced that was in this place disappeared.

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It is located in a very old area of the city, where it is said that the painter Pablo Picasso used to sit in the square to paint the pigeons.

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In fact the painter was born in one of the buildings of the place. A lot of history surrounds this square and the cobblestones that can be seen are proof of it.

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Nowadays, fairs and festivals are held in this square and it is very popular with tourists as it is just steps away from the historic center of the city.

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In its beginnings the square had a fountain in the center but this was demolished and a large obelisk was placed in honor of General Torrijos and his 48 comrades who were shot.

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It is made of stone, bronze and platinum.

It is a mausoleum where the remains of these men rest.

It is the most striking monument of the square, it can be seen from afar and when we get closer we can appreciate its beauty.

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General Torrijos is precisely buried in the center of the square where in 1842 the obelisk was built and his 47 companions in the smaller crypt under a marble slab. The bodies were carefully protected from humidity by means of different materials.

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The obelisk was surrounded by stone and an iron fence.

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After the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced burned down, this place was replaced by a block of buildings, very much of the time with fantastic architecture.

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The square is surrounded by many businesses, buildings dedicated mainly to tourist rentals.

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You can also see the Gibralfaro Castle and the entrance to the historic center.

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Numerous trees decorate the square, and seats to admire the views.

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Underneath the buildings an endless number of restaurants, very well located and decorated, welcomes tourists from all over the world, every day of the year.

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The square has the emblematic presence of the statue made to Pablo Picasso, in a seat of the same. Tourists and residents sit next to it to take pictures.

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The author of this sculpture was the artist Francisco Lopez Hernandez, remembering the times that Picasso painted the pigeons there.

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One of the most relevant buildings in the square is the house where Picasso was born. Although it was restored, it contains his history.

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It is a house museum, which can be visited and there you can find objects representative of the painter's childhood and youth as well as his first paintings and the place where he painted them.

We also find family objects and even paintings of Picasso's father. An exciting place that I will show you another time.

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A beautiful place, full of ancient and modern history, art and tourism.

I hope you enjoyed it. Best regards to all of you and see you next time.

Amonet.

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Simply amazing, my friend! How beautiful everything you publish from Malaga.

Those squares and sidewalks are always a sight to behold. Great pictures. Congratulations av.

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Thank you very much Luis, I like to travel around the city and bring you the history and the most touristic things, thank you always for being there!

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Increible la cantidad de fotos que logras tomar, maravilloso y el lugar que decir que esta mas que bonito 😍

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Thank you very much Yamila, it is a super nice square but the most important thing is the history. Thank you!❤️

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Epaaa, tremendo detalle ese, no sabia que Pablo Picasso solía pintar en ese lugar, que bonito de verdad. !LUV

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Yes, I didn't know that either, I research every time I publish and I will bring the birth house and the museum that are in the city. Thank you @zonadigital21 ❤️

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Beautiful place avesilla Is everything close to your house or do you walk a lot? Where I live there is only one place worth photographing. I usually have to travel a couple of hours for tourist spots. Beautiful photos as always.

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I live in the center .... I would like to live further away but well, it is relatively close, more or less 20 to 30 minutes walking, there are too many places. Thanks Ivana!❤️

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Thank you very much for the support, much appreciated!✨

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Que buenas fotos amiga, me encanto la estatua y ese callejón en medio de las dos edificaciones, estoy que agarro el avión y te me aparezco por allá

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I'll bring you more alleys hahahaha

I loved the statue too, it's a classic to take pictures with Picasso! Thanks Anthony!❤️

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una plaza con una increible variedad gastronomica pa que escoja lo que mas le guste la estatua de pablo picasso excelente gran recorrido por ese hermoso lugar y muy lindas fotos amonet

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The statue is great, I love it and you have no idea how many restaurants are next to each other.

Thanks Monica!❤️

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Hello, I have never been to Malaga. I'm going for the first time now on the 8th of August. I think I'm going to like it a lot. Thank you for sharing this experience with us 😃

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All my publications are from here you can take a look at them, it's a beautiful city.

Thank you very much @nombre0!😀

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Thank you very much for the immense support!❤️

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