Top Tourist Attractions in Malaga
- La
Alcazaba
The Alcazaba is a former 11th-century Arab fortress situated on a hill top, with fantastic views over the bay of Malaga and the old town. The Arabs built the fortress to protect the commercial port; the Citadel is one of the best preserved Arab structures in Andalucia, with more than 100 towers, 3 palaces and several gardens. - Gibralfaro
Gibralfaro Castle, built in the 14th century, belongs along with the Alcazaba to the well preserved Arab constructions of the Middle Ages. The two sites are connected by conduits between two of its towers. The original settlement of Gibralfaro castle dates from the time of the ancient Phoenicians, where once was situated a lighthouse. - Roman Theater
Malaga's Roman Theatre is located within the old inner city within walking distance of other important historical monuments, the Moorish Citadel and Gibralfaro castle. Constructed under the administration of the Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus and used until mid-third century, the Roman theatre was hidden from the eyes of the world for many centuries until it was found by chance in the middle of last century. - Picasso Home - Museum (Fundacion Picasso)
Malaga is intimately linked to the painter Pablo Picasso, as is the city where he was born in 1881. Picasso's birthplace, declared a historic-artistic monument, is located in the Plaza de la Merced in the historic centre and nowadays is a museum and headquarters of the Picasso Foundation. - Tivoli World
Tivoli World is one of the oldest amusement parks in the Costa del Sol situated next to the cable car in Benalmadena, 15 kilometres from Malaga. The park offers fun for the whole family with a large number of rides and shows, as well as gardens and restaurants, to spend a fun day. - The Cathedral
Malaga's cathedral is built on the former Great Mosque, after the reconquest in 1528. An architectural peculiarity of the cathedral is that it combines styles as diverse as a Gothic foundation, Renaissance facades and a baroque tower, as the construction lasted for several centuries due to lack of funding. - Sagrario Church
The Sagrario church is located next to the cathedral, and likewise it was built in the late 15th century on the ruins of the Great Mosque; the church situated in the historic centre in Santa Maria street features an Elizabethan Gothic style gate and an impressive altar. - Santiago Church
The Church of Santiago is the oldest church in Malaga, dating back to 1490. This church located in Calle Granada combines Moorish and Gothic styles; the beautiful tower is Mudejar style. In this church was baptized Picasso in 1881. - Palace Marqués de Valdeflores
The Palace Marques de Valdeflores is an 18th century residential building, situated in calle Carreterría. This building gives us an impression of the life of the aristocracy of the late 18th century in Malaga. The three floors building has a typical central courtyard surrounded by a gallery whose walls are decorated with Arab mosaics. Inside the palace are outstanding the main staircase and its balustrade, both in marble. - Bishop's Palace (Palacio Episcopal)
The Episcopal Palace is located very close to the Cathedral of Malaga; it is a complex of buildings of different styles. The main palace has its origins in the construction of 1762. The main facade has a high quality front entrance built with marbles of different colors; in its interior is outstanding the private garden of the bishop with tiles from the 18th century. Along with the Cathedral and the Plaza del Obispo, it is one of the most beautiful parts of Malaga. - Customs Palace (Palacio de la Aduana)
The Customs Palace was built in 1788 to administer the traffic of the port. This neoclassical building in the style of the Italian palaces of the 17th century is located near Malaga Park in the historic city centre. - The Town Hall (Ayuntamiento)
The town hall of Malaga is a beautiful neo-baroque style building with Art Nouveau details of the early 20th century. This remarkable building situated on the park promenade, between the port and old town, surrounded by gardens and other landmark buildings, is home to the Malaga city council. - The House of the Consulate
The Casa del Consulado is a 18th century building located in the Plaza de la Constitución in the Old Town. This building declared a historic monument is situated very close to Villalon Palace, home of the Thyssen Museum in Malaga. - Malaga Bullfighting Ring
The Malaga Bullfighting Ring is located in La Malagueta, near the Malaga Park, the Old Town and in the shadow of the castle Gibralfaro. This Mudejar-style bullfighting ring dates from 1876 and has capacity for 14,000 people. At the Plaza de Toros are held each August bullfights with the best toreros. These dates coincide with the popular Malaga Fair, creating great excitement among fans of bullfighting.
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