Churriana, Administrative district in Málaga, Spain
Churriana is the eighth district of Málaga, covering a large area with residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and the city's international airport. The territory combines different functions through multiple roads and transit connections that link it to other parts of the city.
The area began as an independent city called Siryana during Phoenician times before being incorporated into Málaga in the early twentieth century. This integration transformed an ancient settlement into a modern urban district.
The Casa de Gerald Brenan shows how an Anglo-Irish writer lived and worked in this neighborhood, receiving notable visitors at his home. The rooms reveal the intellectual life and daily habits of someone who chose to settle far from his native country.
The district has schools, markets, sports facilities, and highway connections that make getting around easier. Visitors should know that the size of the area means distances between points of interest can be considerable.
The Arcos de Zapata, an eighteenth-century aqueduct, was built to carry water from a distant spring but never operated. This silent structure stands as a reminder of ambitious plans that remained incomplete in the city's story.
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