Terraza La Merced

The Plaza de la Merced is one of the largest public squares in the center of Málaga, with a history that stretches back to Roman times. The space served as a marketplace from the fifteenth century on, before it received its present name in 1507 with the arrival of Mercedarian monks. At the center of the square stands the Monumento a Torrijos, a monument commemorating General José María Torrijos and his companions. A particular highlight for visitors is the Casa Natal de Picasso at number 15, which today houses a museum and the headquarters of the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation. A life-size bronze statue of the artist, showing him sketching, completes the scene and invites you to linger.