Sites of Interest

Alcazaba

Alcazaba is an arab monument built by King Badis of Granada in the 11th century. built this Arab monument as a fortified palace in the 11th century. It is a major landmark of city and with its attractive gardens, fountains and beautiful landscapes is definitely an impressive sight. There are ten major towers with unique features that take you through the gateways of Puerta de las Columnas, Arco del Cristo and Arcos de Granada. The palace also houses an archaeological museum. The terraces offer magnificent views of the town and harbor.

Cathedral

There are several beautiful historic churches in Malaga. The Cathedral of the Incarnation is one such church. Construction started in 1528 and took a couple of centuries in several architectural styles due to the several architects worked on it. The interior of the Cathedral houses many beautiful works of art to accent its eclectic style. The side chapels also contain interesting works including Pedro de Mena's Weeping Mother, Alonso de Mena's Christ on the cross and a large Virgin of the Rosary by Alonso Cano.

Castillo Gibralfaro

TCastillo de Gibralfaro (Castle of Gibralfaro) is a characteristic feature of the landscape of Malaga. This 14th century building along with the castle's light house was built by Yusef 1 of Granada. Its towers rise majestically above the hillside among the pine, willow and cypress trees.

Malaga has several museums definitely worth visiting. The Picasso Museum has several of his works and personal items on display. The Picasso foundation is his birthplace where exhibitions, concerts and lectures are often held. The Museum of Archaeology, and Museum of Fine Arts are also very interesting

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