Around
the Alcazaba
The kings' palace, Alcazaba, which was built starting in 11th century, is
Malaga's most important building of the Moorish epoch. In its interior you
may visit the very interesting Archaeological Museum .
Worth visiting are as well the beautiful gardens with several fountains,
and the remains of a Roman theater (photo).
Very close to it there is the Castillo de Gibralfaro. Originally it was
palace built probably by Phoenicians, but in 14th century Moorish Caliph
Yasuf I had built over it the fortress which is conserved until today. Two
of its towers are connected by ducts with the Alcazaba.
The
Cathedral (photo - right)
After conquering Malaga from the Moors, the Catholic Kings ordered in 1528
to build a cathedral over the original mosque. Construction was not
finished until 1728, and the façade is mainly of this later period. Among
the highlights are the chapels, Capilla Mayor and Capilla del Sagrado
Corazón, and the beautiful choir-stalls.
Museums
Museum of Arts: (Calle San Agustin, 6) The museum is located in a palace
(Palacio de los Condes de Buena Vista) and exposes, among others, works of
Murillo, Zurbarán and Alonso Cano.
Museum of Popular Art and Customs: (Pasillo de Santa Isabel, 10)
Diocesal Museum: (Plaza del Obispo, 1) Important collection of religious
arts, including works of Niño de Guevara and Pietro Vannuci.
Churches
Santuario de la Virgen de la Victoria, in Andalusian baroque-style with
Mudejar-style influences. Worth visiting are specially the crypt and the
tombs of the Counts of Buena Vista.
La Iglesia del Sagrario, gothic, with interesting reliefs and sculptures.
It was built in 1488 over an Arabian mosque.
More attractions:
In Plaza de la Merced is located the house where was born great painter
Pablo Picasso.
Casa del Consulado, Palacio de la Aduana and Casa Palacio del Marqués de
Valdeflores are interesting examples of the architecture of 18th century.
And if you want to relax, you may have a walk through one of the beautiful
Mediterranean parks of Malaga: Puerta Oscura, de Picasso, de Pedro Luis
Alonso, Parque de Málaga, de la Cónsula, El Retiro and la Concepción
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Around
the Alcazaba 
The
Cathedral (photo - right)
