Plaza de la Merced, Málaga

Name: Plaza de la Merced
Address: Calle San Juan de Letrán 4 1C, Málaga, Spain
Telephone: +34 951 92 60 60

#35 among attractions in Málaga

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Facts and practical information

Plaza de la Merced is a public square located in the barrio La Merced in central Málaga, Spain. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°43'23"N, 4°25'2"W

Address

Calle San Juan de Letrán 4 1CMálaga-Centro (La Merced)Málaga Spain

Contact

+34 951 92 60 60

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Plaza de la Merced – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Calle Marqués de Larios, Alcazaba, Plaza de toros de La Malagueta, Málaga Cathedral.

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Shopping, Shopping district
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Medieval Moorish palace with sea views
Alcazaba, Málaga
4 min walk • Perched atop a hillside in the vibrant city of Málaga, the Alcazaba stands as a testament to the region's rich Moorish heritage. This palatial fortress, dating back to the 11th century, was constructed during the Hammudid dynasty and later expanded under the Nasrids.
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Bullring with a museum of memorabilia
Plaza de toros de La Malagueta, Málaga
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~1410 ftSW
Landmark cathedral and a museum
Málaga Cathedral, Málaga
7 min walk • Málaga Cathedral, known as "La Manquita" or "The One-Armed Lady," is an architectural marvel that stands proudly in the heart of Málaga, Spain. This majestic church, with its incomplete southern tower, gives it its affectionate nickname, and is a testament to the...
~620 ftSW
Picasso collection in a converted palace
Museo Picasso Málaga, Málaga
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Málaga, Spain, the Museo Picasso Málaga serves as a monument to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso. Born in the city in 1881, Picasso's artistic legacy returns to his place of birth through this museum...
~1130 ftS
Fine art museum in 1791 palace
Palacio de la Aduana, Málaga
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Málaga, the Palacio de la Aduana stands as an architectural gem and a testament to the city's rich history. This grandiose neoclassical building, originally constructed in the late 18th century, served as a custom house for the bustling port of...
~1100 ftS
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Museo de Málaga, Málaga
6 min walk • The Museo de Málaga is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Málaga, Spain, offering a deep dive into the region's rich artistic and archaeological heritage. Housed in the Palacio de la Aduana, a neoclassical building dating back to the 18th century, the museum...
0.4 miNW
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Museum Jorge Rando, Málaga
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Málaga, Spain, the Museum Jorge Rando is a cultural gem dedicated to the works of the eponymous expressionist painter. Opened in 2014, this museum serves as a beacon of contemporary art, celebrating Jorge Rando's artistic journey and his...
~330 ftN
Museum, Modern art museum, Historical place
Fundación Picasso, Málaga
2 min walk • The Fundación Picasso, also known as the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation, is a foundation based in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain with the objective of promoting and promulgating the work of the artist Pablo Picasso.
~1730 ftW
Grand art museum in a Renaissance palace
Museo Carmen Thyssen, Málaga
9 min walk • The Carmen Thyssen Museum is an art museum in the Spanish city Málaga. The main focus of the museum is 19th-century Spanish painting, predominantly Andalusian, based on the collection of Carmen Cervera, fifth wife of Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza.
~850 ftSE
Forts and castles
Alcazaba, Málaga
5 min walk • A kasbah, also spelled qasba, qasaba, or casbah, is a fortress, most commonly the citadel or fortified quarter of a city. It is also equivalent to the term alcazaba in Spanish, which derives from the same Arabic word. By extension, the term can also refer to a medina quarter, particularly in Algeria.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza de la Merced?

Nearby attractions include Centro, Málaga (2 min walk), Fundación Picasso, Málaga (2 min walk), Palacio de Buenavista, Málaga (3 min walk), Museo Picasso Málaga, Málaga (4 min walk).

How to get to Plaza de la Merced by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza de la Merced:

Bus

Plaza de la Merced • Lines: 1, 36, 37, 92, C1 (1 min walk)
Victoria - Plaza de la Merced • Lines: 1, 36, 37, C2, N2 (2 min walk)

Train

Málaga Centro - Alameda (19 min walk)
Málaga María Zambrano (30 min walk)

Metro

El Perchel • Lines: L1, L2 (29 min walk)
La Isla • Lines: L2 (37 min walk)