Málaga Cathedral
Málaga Cathedral
Málaga Cathedral (Calle Molina Lario 9, Málaga) – a.k.a. Catedral de la Encarnación, this cathedral was erected on the site where the city’s main mosque existed during the eight centuries of Muslim domination. Building on the cathedral started during the first half of the 16th century (1528) and went on throughout the 17th and 18th century, although it is still unfinished — as it is missing the top part of the main façade and the south tower is incomplete. Nevertheless, this fact has, over time, become an original feature that is the origin of its being nicknamed ‘La Manquita’ (one-armed). One of its most outstanding features on the inside are the choir stalls, with 42 sculptures carried out by Pedro de Mena, Ortiz de Vargas and Giuseppe Micael Alfaro, and the two organs, magnificent musical instruments that are rare examples of 18th century pieces that have over 4,000 pipes and are still in good working condition. Inside there is also a Cathedral Museum. Admission: €3.50 Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (Monday-Friday), 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Saturdays). Closed on Sundays and holidays.