Malaga’s Cathedral
May 22, 2011 by Admin
Filed under Malaga Attractions
Malaga’s Cathedral was built between the years 1528 and 1782 in several stages. This is a popular tourist destination and a national monument in Spain. It is officially named as the Holy Cathedral Church of the Incarnation (La Santa Iglesia Cathedral Basílica de la Encarnación). The interior of the Cathedral is Renaissance, while its facade is Baroque. The Cathedral is situated just near Alcazaba and the Castle of Gibralfaro.
Malaga’s Cathedral has a rectangular plan and composed of a wider nave and two aisles. The baroque style façade is divided in two floors; there are three arcs on the floor below. The north tower reaches up to 84 meters of height and the south tower is unfinished. Several important art works are seen in the interior of the cathedral. Notable among them are the gothic altarpiece of the Chapel of Santa Barbara and the 16th century tombs of the Chapel of San Francisco. During the night the fascinating lights and shadows gives the Cathedral a great look for the visitors.
La Alcazaba of Malaga- A Great Malaga Attraction
May 22, 2011 by Admin
Filed under Malaga Attractions
La Alcazaba is a military fortress in Malaga built during the rule of King Badis.It is the most prominent building in Malaga built on a hillside overlooking the African coast. It provides a good view of the Malaga town which originally consisted 3 protecting walls in the past but only one wall is remaining at present. It includes 100 towers and 3 palaces with the entrance designed for defensive purpose.
The entrance is through a gateway called “Puerta de la Bóveda” (Vault Gate), but at present it can also be accessed by an elevator. The entrance gate doubles back on itself so that attackers find it difficult to proceed. “Puerta de los Cuartos de Granada” (Gate of the Granada Quarters) is the passage for the inner enclosure which defenses the western side of the palace. “Torre del Homenaje” (Tribute Tower) lies on the eastern side. Inside the second wall is seen the “Cuartos de Granada” (Granada Quarters), the home of governors. It also houses the archeological museum.
