Places of interest in Spain – Mijas
Tourists who have visited Spain say that it is very difficult to select the best tourist spot of Spain. This is because in Spain, every tourist spot is beautiful, unique in its own way, creates more interest amongst tourists and leaves indelible sweet memories in the minds of the tourists. That is Spain. Now let us go the small village called ‘Mijas’ located on a hill at a height of about 1150 meters in Malaga province.
According to historical evidence so far collected, this place was under the occupation of a very old civilization called ‘Tartessian civilization’. Thereafter, Romans built a fort around Mijas. For some time it was under the rule of Moors before the Christian dynasty took over the place. Fight for Mijas by all these civilizations is because of its strategic location and unbelievably beautiful natural sceneries.
This shrine has great religious importance. The shrine has an interesting story. The image of Virgin de la pena was hidden for about five centuries. However in the year 1586 a dove prompted a builder and led him to the place where the image was hidden. After removing the image, a shrine was built at the place where the image was recovered. This is one of most sacred places for the local people of Mijas. Normally no tourist misses this place.
Church:
According to historians, this church called the Parish Church was built in the year 1565. It is actually built on the place on the existing Moorish castle. This stone building has a bell tower and has marble pillars. The church is also popular by the name of ‘Immaculate conception church’. Some of the frescos in the church believed to belong to the year 1632 were discovered from this church by archaeological experts. They were discovered during 1991-92. From then on the church has become more popular.
A separate building was built for the Town Hall. Actually the Town hall building was inaugurated in the year 1987. The building designed by the renowned architect Antonio Heerzuelo is a very beautiful building which does not miss the eyes of visitors.
Among the museums, the Folk Museum is very popular because it shows the traditions of Spain and of the region Mijas. This museum is quite entertaining. Tourists never miss the antique olive mills and the wine, bakery products and the some of the works of traditional art and artifacts.
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