Historic Apartment in Malaga Next to Pablo Picasso’s Birthplace

Sunny Malaga is today among Europe’s most desirable cultural and lifestyle destinations - a city where Mediterranean ease meets millennia of history, world-class gastronomy, and a vibrant contemporary scene. Here, the sea, architecture, and art create the feeling of an endless holiday, while the old town pulses with the energy of museums, galleries, and lively coffee shops. At the very heart of this cosmopolitan landscape lies Plaza de la Merced - one of the city’s most authentic and culturally significant squares.

It is precisely here, in the iconic Casa Natal de Picasso, that Unique Estates | Christie’s International Real Estate presents a rare opportunity to acquire a property of global historical value. This is an apartment adjacent to the home where Pablo Picasso was born and raised - a figure who forever transformed the course of modern art. The property shares the original entrance and staircase used by the artist himself, a detail that elevates the residence into a true collector’s asset.

Pablo Picasso was born here in 1881 and spent the first years of his life on Plaza de la Merced, before his family moved to other Spanish cities. His father, an artist and drawing teacher, encouraged his talent, and it was in this very home that Picasso made his first artistic attempts. Although he later lived and worked primarily in France, he often emphasized his strong connection to his Andalusian roots - the light, colors, and vitality of Mаlaga remained deeply embedded in his work. Today, his birthplace is a museum and one of the most visited cultural landmarks in Spain, turning the area into a symbolic destination for art lovers from around the world.

The apartment underwent a meticulous restoration in 2023, carried out with exceptional respect for its historical authenticity. Original 19th-century flooring has been preserved, along with imposing three-meter-high wooden doors and magnificent exposed-beam ceilings reaching an impressive height of 4.2 meters - architectural features that lend the space grandeur and nobility.

Large wooden windows with stained glass create a soft, almost painterly atmosphere throughout the day, while French balconies offer direct views over the lively square - a stage for Málaga’s daily life. Despite this central location, the interior of the apartment remains peaceful, private, and serene.

Owning a home here means owning a piece of Spain’s cultural heritage. It is a place where every step along the original staircase evokes history, and the address itself becomes a symbol of prestige, taste, and connection to the world of art. The true luxury of this property lies not only in its space or materials, but in its irreplaceable provenance and the legacy it carries through time.

For further information about this exceptional property, please contact the consultants at Unique Estates | Christie’s International Real Estate.