Cathedral of the Incarnation of Malaga
Also called the Holy Cathedral Church Basilica of the Incarnation, the Cathedral of Malaga is a very important symbol for Malaga, and not only for its religious symbolism, but also for its relevance and artistic importance.
BRIEF HISTORY
It is located just on the site of the first Aljama Mosque, and it was the place where the Catholic Monarchs ordered the temple to be erected after the conquest in 1487. However, the beginning of construction did not begin until 1528, ending it in 1782, although in reality, the work was never completed, since it lacks the top of the main facade and the south tower. The fact that it has taken so long to build, implies that it has been done in different styles ranging from Gothic, Renaissance or Baroque. Without a doubt, it is a building with a very unique appearance. It is located in the Plaza del Obispo, the most baroque place in the city of Malaga and one of its most important and picturesque squares.
Cathedral Church Basilica of the Incarnation
EXTERIOR OF THE CATHEDRAL
You could spend hours contemplating the facade of this wonderful temple, especially for its complex and elaborate baroque composition. On the facade you can see the two towers that flank a central body with two floors and three streets that are divided by columns. The north tower has an elevation of 87 m high, which makes it the tallest cathedral in Spain. The south tower is not because it was never built, despite having been planned by Diego de Siloé, that’s why the Cathedral is called ‘La Manquita’. On the other hand, the two faces of the Cathedral have one door each: in the north we find the Puerta de las Cadenas and on the south facade the Puerta del Sol.
INTERIOR OF THE CATHEDRAL
It is located just on the site of the first Aljama Mosque, and it was the place where the Catholic Monarchs ordered the temple to be erected after the conquest in 1487. However, the beginning of construction did not begin until 1528, ending it in 1782, although in reality, the work was never completed, since it lacks the top of the main facade and the south tower. The fact that it has taken so long to build, implies that it has been done in different styles ranging from Gothic, Renaissance or Baroque. Without a doubt, it is a building with a very unique appearance. It is located in the Plaza del Obispo, the most baroque place in the city of Malaga and one of its most important and picturesque squares.
Cathedral Church Basilica of the Incarnation
The Cathedral of Malaga or the Incarnation Cathedral
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ARS MALAGA
The Ars Málaga, located in the Plaza del Obispo, is closely related to the Cathedral, and there is an exhibition hall that is located within the noble area of the Episcopal Palace. From here you can see the private garden, the arcaded courtyard and the imperial stairs. Throughout the exhibition halls, the user can observe pieces of all kinds, of African art, objects used for the exchange economic or heritage of the Diocese of Malaga.
Schedule:
They are usually from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. But we recommend that you always look at the official website, because they vary a lot.
Price:
General: € 6
Students: € 3
School: € 2
Seniors: € 5.50
There are different rates depending on whether you want to see only the Cathedral or also the Ars Málaga, an exhibition hall or the decks.
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