| Malaga Cathedral is one of the most beautiful churches in Andalucia. The Cathedral is
known
as La
Manquita
which
means
'the
little
one
armed
lady.'
The
Cathedral
incorporates
renaissance,
Baroque
and
neo-classical
styles
due to
the
length
of
time
it
took
to
construct. |
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The
Cathedral
has
only
one
tower.
There
was to
be a
second
but
this
was
never
completed
due to
lack
of
money.
Inside,
one
can
find a
Gothic
altar and a
statue
of the
Virgin
Mary.
There
are
fine
carvings
of
saints
in the
choir
area.
Explore
the
Cathedral
from
every
angle
as
every
facade
is
very
different.
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| We have visited Malaga and its Cathedral several times but it was only in June 2010 when we first explored the inside of the building. Tickets are purchased at the main door from a small ticket booth. Tickets are 4 euros for adults and this includes admission to the Cathedral Museum. Audio guides are also available in many languages. |
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Malaga's Cathedral was built between 1528 and 1782 which is why it incorporates so many different designs. It is built on the site of a former Mosque. |
The choir stalls date from the 17th century and feature 40 ornate carvings of statues of the Saints. These were made by Pedro de Mena who was one of Spains' most famous wood carvers. |
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The north tower rises up to 84 metres and is the second highest Cathedral in Andalucia. |
Video of our
day in Malaga |
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As you leave the Cathedral, the exit route takes you through the cathedral shop. Here is the Cathedral Museum. Although very small, there are some impressive exhibits of works of art, silver and gold and other items relating to the Cathedral. |
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