Sights

Alcazaba

Alcazaba
photo by: Meri Kimura

The King’s palace with beautiful gardens dating from the 11th century.

This involves considerable steep uphill walking unless you take the second entrance [opposite the ayuntamiento] which leads to a lift which goes a great distance up. Whereas this is of vast benefit to many moderately disabled people, it is sad that it is necessary to descend a few steps when you get out. The views from this level mean that anybody who can get up, really should do so.

There are a considerable number of sculptures and other artefacts from the Moorish period to be seen, although it more..

type:	Palaces
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The Cathedral

Catedral de Málaga
photo by: Tyrannosaurus Reflex

 Malaga’s Cathedral also called “La Manquita” (one armed woman) due to only one completed tower, was built between 1528 and 1782. Just a few highlights include: 40 statues of the saints and a 16th century retable. The structure features beautiful stone work on the façade and Renaissance and baroque styles on the interior.

type:	Churches and Cathedrals
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address:	C. de Molina Larios
tel:	+34 952 215 917

Museo Unicaja de Artes Populares

This arts and crafts museum features items used between the 17th and 20th centuries and other worthy pieces. On display are ceramic figures, clay figures, folk costumes, fishing equipment, furniture, horse-drawn carriages, and more.

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address:	Pasillo de Santa Isabel, 10
tel:	+34 952 217 137
openingHours:	Hours are 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art

type:	Museums
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address:	Plaza Obispo, Episcopal Palace
open:	Mon-Sun 10:00 - 13:30

Archeological Museum

type:	Museums
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address:	Alcabazar
tel:	952 216 005

Museo Picasso Málaga

Museo Picasso Malaga
photo by: Meri Kimura

Museo Picasso Malaga is the city’s most renowned museum. It consists of 14 paintings, 9 sculptures, 44 drawings, a sketchbook from the Royan series containing 36 drawings, 58 engravings, and 7 ceramic pieces donated by Christine Ruiz-Picasso, widow of Picasso’s eldest child, Paul Ruiz-Picasso. In addition, the collection also includes 22 pieces donated by Picasso’s grandchild. Also onsite are Roman and Moorish remains, which were uncovered during restoration work on the palace that is now home to the museum.

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address:	C/San Agustin 8
tel:	+34 952 127 600
email:	info@museopicassomalaga.org
url:	www.museopicassomalaga.org
accessibility:	Totally Wheelchair Accessible
openingHours:	Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and Sunday and holidays 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Provincial Museum of Fine Arts

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address:	San Agustín 6
tel:	952 218 382

Ceramic Museum

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address:	Ctra Mijas
tel:	952 451 363

Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro

This magnificent hotel features one of the best views Malaga has to offer. Located in the old quarter of the city on Mount Gibralfaro, this four star hotel features 38 elegant suites, a swimming pool on the top floor, an excellent restaurant, and a beautiful Picasso painting on the wall. All Parador de Malaga-Gibralfaro guests can use the facilities of the Parador del Golf, located on the outskirts of Malaga. Average room rate 123EU ($200US).

Museum of Popular Arts

Finca La Concepcion

Considered one of the most important and the most beautiful botanical gardens in Europe, this 150-year-old botanical garden features giant ficus, araucarias (one 147-foot-tall specimen is the tallest tree in the province, palms, cycads, bamboo from China, and a wide variety of exotic flowers. Visitors can also stroll through the gardens and explore the many ornamental pools filled with waterlilys, frogs, turtles, and toads. One-hour guided tours are offered year round. Take bus No. 61 from Alameda Principal in Central Malaga on weekends and holidays.

Town Hall

Town Hall is the most fascinating modernistic structure in Malaga. It was built between 1912 and 1919 and it features a neo-baroque style, gorgeous gardens, and excellent views of Alcazaba and Gibralfaro.