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Malaga History
The city of Malaga was founded sometime in the 12th century B.C. by Phoenicians. They named the city “Malaka”. When under Phoenician rule, it became a flourishing harbor town, and became a then-famous center for salting fish. It was initially under Carthaginian control, but it later passed into the hands of the Romans in the 3rd century B.C., who were responsible for truly turning Malaga into a city.
The Arabs captured Malaga in 711 A.D. and established their rule there. Eight hundred years later, after the invasion of Malaga spearheaded by the Catholic Monarchs took place, a number of reformation movements were started in order to adapt the Arab city to the newly-declared Christian rule.
The Malaga of present is a modern city with an internationally important commercial trading seaport, and its boasts its own airport and university. It is the capital of the Costa de Sol (Coast of the Sun), and it is also one of the primary tourist regions in the Spanish peninsula. The climate of Malaga is pleasant throughout the year, thanks to its significant geographical location.
Malaga has many wonderful monuments and beautiful works of art which are must sees for any tourist, ranging from the Alcazaba to Picasso’s birthplace. The rich history of Malaga, along with its festive and beautiful atmosphere, makes it a popular tourist destination loved by people from all over the world.
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Malaga History
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