Málaga - Cathedral

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From the Plaza de la Marina in Málaga, Calle Molina Larios leads into the old town, which is dominated by the cathedral with its twin-towered façade. This massive limestone building, on the site of an earlier mosque, was begun in 1538 to the design of Diego de Siloé, partly destroyed by an earthquake in 1680 and rebuilt from 1719 onwards. From the 86m/282ft high north tower there are extensive views.

Hobbies & Activities category: Christian sites; Scenic site or route; Towers, monuments, observation deck

Attractions within Cathedral

Cathedral - Interior

The finely proportioned interior of the cathedral, with lateral aisles, is 115m/377ft long. In the Capilla del Rosario (the third chapel in the south aisle) is a painting of the "Virgin with Saints

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Cathedral - Choir-Stalls

Particularly notable in the Málaga Cathedral is the choir (1592-1631) with its beautiful stalls (1658). The 40 carved wooden statues of saints on the stalls, together with other figures, were the work of Pedro de Mena and José Micael.

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