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Original fotográfico en el Archivo Histórico Fotográfico de la Universidad de Málaga

The Alameda Principal in Málaga, Spain, is more than just a mere avenue. Since its inception, it has stood as a vital axis in the heart of the city's Centro district. This majestic promenade, prior to the emergence of Calle Larios, was the epicenter of Malaga's social life. Dividing the historic center to the north from the Ensanche Heredia to the south, it has borne witness to countless events over the years.

Its current appearance is the result of a late 19th-century renovation, which introduced the iconic ficus trees and erected the monument to the Marqués de Larios, transforming it into a thoroughfare open to traffic in 1925. In the past, it was adorned with white poplar trees, sculptures, and the Genoa Fountain, serving as a cherished promenade destination for Malaga's bourgeoisie, who built their mansions there. It also witnessed the first public lighting with oil or gas lamps.

The Alameda Principal boasts several notable buildings, including the 18th-century Municipal Archive, the Taillefer building from 1955, La Equitativa building from 1956, and the institutional headquarters of Cajamar in a neobaroque building from 1914. It also houses the Government headquarters of the Junta de Andalucía, also from the 18th century.

In addition to its architectural significance, the promenade plays a pivotal role during Málaga's Holy Week, serving as the starting and ending point for all brotherhoods and processions, forming part of the Official Route. This emblematic site merges history with the contemporary life of the city, serving as a silent witness to the passage of time.