Best of European Union » seaside promenade http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Málaga – birthplace of Pablo Picasso | Spain http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/10/14/malaga-birthplace-of-pablo-picasso-spain/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/10/14/malaga-birthplace-of-pablo-picasso-spain/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:14:44 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=5133 Malaga is the capital of Costa del Sol and a cultural center of the whole Spanish part of Andalusia. It became known as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest painters of the 20th century, which was also the founder of the avant-garde artistic movements of Cubism. On the numerous monuments of the […]

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]]> Malaga is the capital of Costa del Sol and a cultural center of the whole Spanish part of Andalusia. It became known as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest painters of the 20th century, which was also the founder of the avant-garde artistic movements of Cubism. On the numerous monuments of the city can be seen mingling of different cultures that used to change here. The major dominant of Malaga is the Roman fortress Alcazaba, to which was in the 8th century added the Gibralfaro castle. Together, these buildings create architecturally unique complex with 30 towers and 20 fortified gates.

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Other historical treasures include local Malaga Cathedral of the first half of the 16th century, which combines several artistic styles. You can walk through Paseo Marítimo seaside promenade, but there are also several pedestrian zones criss-crossing the center. You certainly should not miss a tour of the Picasso Museum, housed in a Palacio de Buenavista palace. Establishment of this museum was made thanks to the wife and grandson of painter, Christine and Bernard Ruiz-Picasso, who donated a large portion of images. Currently you can see there more than 200 works, including the paintings, drawings, sculptures or engravings.


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The museum was inaugurated March 27, 2003 with the participation of the Spanish royal family. Besides the permanent exhibition of works by Picasso are also temporary exhibitions.

Roman amphitheatre is one of the oldest monuments in Malaga. It is situated at the foot of the Alcazaba fortress. It dates from the 2nd century after Christ, from the reign of Emperor Augustus. It was discovered only in 1951, during completion of one of the gardens.


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]]> http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/10/14/malaga-birthplace-of-pablo-picasso-spain/feed/ 0 Sopot Pier in Poland – the longest wooden pier in Europe http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/01/06/sopot-pier-in-poland-the-longest-wooden-pier-in-europe/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/01/06/sopot-pier-in-poland-the-longest-wooden-pier-in-europe/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:50:40 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=2238 Sopot Pier (Sopockie Molo) is the longest wooden pier in Europe. It is situated in the Baltic Sea, near the town of Sopot, in Poland. Sopot Pier is the most famous seaside promenade in Poland. History of Pier started in 19th century, but gained its current appearance in 1927. Sopot Pier is 511.5 meters long […]

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]]> Sopot Pier (Sopockie Molo) is the longest wooden pier in Europe. It is situated in the Baltic Sea, near the town of Sopot, in Poland.

Sopot Pier is the most famous seaside promenade in Poland. History of Pier started in 19th century, but gained its current appearance in 1927. Sopot Pier is 511.5 meters long and 10 meters wide. It consists of a square lying on the shore and wooden part overlooking the bay. Tourists can enjoy here a pleasant atmosphere of the summer, sunbathe, watch the sunset or buy souvenirs and have fun. Nearby you will find healing spa facilities, restaurant, snack or a cinema. Sopot Pier is home to many social and sporting events, concerts and art exhibitions. course, hotel and transport services.

Sopot Pier is one of the most popular Polish recreational and entertainment venue, and it is called ‘the Pearl of Sopot‘.


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