Malaga

The Cathedral or Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación is one of the best examples of Spanish religious art. The building is located on the site of an ancient Muslim mosque. The cathedral began to be built in 1530. The construction lasted until the 17th century. The north tower has a height of 86 meters and an observation deck. The interior of this religious building is also impressive and contains several valuable works of art. 

Alcazaba is one of the main attractions of Malaga, an ancient Moorish fortress built on the ruins of an ancient Roman bastion. This fortified castle at the foot of Mount Gibraltar is designed with three contours of protective walls and 110 towers. The construction of the fortress dates back to the 11th century. Visitors can see some of the remaining mighty towers and walls, as well as visit the beautiful garden. Today, the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts are located here.

The Roman Theatre is a legacy of Malaga’s Roman past. It was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century AD. It was operated until the 3rd century. The stands have a 31-meter radius and reach a height of 16 meters (13 rows). The theater was discovered in the middle of the 20th century.

The Basilica of Nuestra Senhora de la Victoria is one of the most important churches in Malaga, built in the 17th century in the Baroque style. The religious building stands on the site where Catholics besieged Malaga during the Reconquista (the process of reconquering the Pyrenees from the Moors). Among the paintings and sculptures decorating the basilica, two sculptures by Pedro de Mena and the figure of the patron saint of the city of the 15th century stand out.