Although the monument was originally designed as a twin-towered structure, only the 86-meter-high Torre Norte (North Tower) was finished. The cathedral's exterior was never completed due to a lack of funds. The 40 carved wooden statues of saints were the work of Pedro de Mena and José Micael Alfaro. The Choir is especially noteworthy, with its exquisitely carved 17th-century stalls.
The modern altar in the Capilla Mayor features Passion scenes of 1580. This chapel also contains the statuette of the Virgin, which Ferdinand and Isabella carried with them on their military campaigns. In the Capilla de los Reyes (the first choir chapel on the right) and on the left-hand wall are kneeling figures of the Catholic Monarchs by Pedro de Mena. The cathedral's Capilla del Rosario (the third chapel in the south aisle) is adorned with a painting of the Virgin with Saints by Alonso Cano. Visitors are dazzled by the finely proportioned interior and sense of spaciousness. The architecture also incorporates Baroque elements that were added in the 17th and 18th centuries. Dating to the 15th century, the Cathedral of Málaga `replaced the city's Great Mosque and is considered a jewel of the Spanish Renaissance. Outdoor theatrical performances are held here occasionally.įrom the Plaza de la Marina, the Calle Molina Lario leads into the Old Town, which is dominated by the Catedral de Málaga (Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación de Málaga). Near the Alcazaba on the west side of the Mount of Gibralfaro is the Teatro Romano, the ruins of an ancient Roman theater dating from the time of emperor Augustus. Some of the outdoor vantage points offer sea views. There are delightful terraced garden courtyards with refreshing fountains and decorative pools. The Alcazaba de Málaga is an Islamic architectural gem of the Nasrid period, featuring intricate decorative details and beautiful grounds. Visitors can see some of the remaining towers including the Torre de la Vela (tower), the Arco de Cristo (entrance), and the impressive Torre del Homenaje (tower).
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The town's Muslim rulers governed from this citadel for several hundred years.Īdvantageously perched on the Monte de Gibralfaro, the fortified palace was designed with three circuits of defense walls and originally had 110 main towers plus other smaller towers. Stronghold of the historic Kingdom of Granada, this ancient Moorish castle was built in the 11th century on the ruins of a Roman bastion and renovated in the 13th century.
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