Beautiful Monuments In Marbella
A holiday in Marbella is definitely going to be a memorable one, thanks to the beauty of the resort and its attractions. If you decide to spend a few days there, you should give some of your attention to its spectacular monuments. You are sure to fall in love with them. For example, a tourist simply cannot miss Marbella Castle.
You will find its ruins in the charming historic center of Marbella, situated very close to the beautiful Orange Square. The castle is the only monument that remains from the period of Muslim occupation, so it is quite interesting to visit.
The Roman Village
Rio Verde is the place where you will find the handprints of the Romans. Some Roman remains were discovered here in the 18th century, but 1960 is the year when an entire Roman village was discovered by the famous archaeologist Carlos Posac Mon. While there, be sure to visit the beautiful patio and the twelve rooms.
The Old Town
Like many other Spanish cities, Marbella has a beautiful Old Town that represents a main attraction for tourists. The Old Town is really a ‘’must see’’ on your list because almost everything that you will see there dates back to the 16th century and remains as it was built so many centuries ago. This well-preserved area is very popular among tourists, who also have the opportunity to buy souvenirs here as these streets form a huge commercial center for the city.
The Incarnation
If you visit the Old Town and Orange Square, take a few minutes and stop in front of the Incarnation Church. It is located in the center of one of the most charming and beautiful squares in Marbella and is also one of the oldest churches in the city as it was built in 1618. However, some changes were made to its countenance in 1712 and in 1756.
The Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engravings
If you love art, especially contemporary art, you should visit the Engravings Museum. You will fall in love with all the collections displayed here, but most especially with the ones belonging to artists such as Picasso, Goya, Chillida or Miro.
The Vega Del Mar Basilica
This Visigoth monument dates back to the 6th century, but it was only at the beginning of this century that the Basilica was discovered. You should take the time to visit it as this Basilica is one of the few monuments in Spain which dates as far back as its Paleolithic Period.