{"id":595,"date":"2022-12-28T08:36:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T07:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lolitamalaga.es\/?p=595"},"modified":"2023-02-23T08:12:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T07:12:10","slug":"5-must-see-monuments-in-malaga-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lolitamalaga.es\/en\/5-monumentos-de-malaga-imprescindibles-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5 must-see monuments in M\u00e1laga"},"content":{"rendered":"

The capital of the Costa del Sol has become one of the country\u2019s leading cultural destinations thanks to the wide range of museums and monuments the city has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that M\u00e1laga is considered one of the the oldest cities on the entire European continent<\/a> <\/strong> That\u2019s right: there is evidence that it was founded as Malacca by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC; it was part of the Roman Empire, home to kings and Taifa kingdoms during the Al-Andalus period, and a key location for the Christians. All this history and this blend of cultures have left a physical legacy embodied in its magnificent and unique monuments, which we can still admire today, millennia later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Lolita Andalusian Tavern<\/strong><\/a>, we know better than anyone just how important our roots and history are, which is why we\u2019ve decided to write this post. We recommend you read it whilst enjoying one of our delicious tapas in the most authentic Andalusian atmosphere in M\u00e1laga. We hope you enjoy it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top 5 must-see sights in M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below, we\u2019ll highlight the five must-see sights in the capital of the Costa del Sol if you\u2019re visiting the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The Alcazaba in M\u00e1laga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Alcazaba in M\u00e1laga<\/a><\/strong> This is one of the monuments dating from the ancient world of Al-Andalus. It served as a palace and fortress for the Muslim kings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was built on top of a hill overlooking the city and its surroundings, which enabled it to control the access routes to M\u00e1laga. The original layout of this building was similar to that of other defensive structures found throughout Europe at the time, but over the years it has undergone many changes and additions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, you can visit the interior of this fortress with its beautiful gardens and walkways, where you can enjoy the same spectacular views that the Taifa rulers admired 800 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. M\u00e1laga Cathedral, or the Cathedral of the Incarnation <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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M\u00e1laga Cathedral <\/a><\/strong>It is, without a doubt, one of the city\u2019s most iconic buildings. It is situated in the Plaza de la Encarnaci\u00f3n, where visitors can admire its majestic fa\u00e7ade, with two towers on either side, and its beautiful Baroque interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was built between 1528 and 1784, although it has undergone several renovations since then, particularly following damage caused by earthquakes and the bombing during the Civil War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Roman theatre <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Roman Theatre<\/a><\/strong>, situated at the foot of the Alcazaba, is one of M\u00e1laga\u2019s most important monuments and one of the best-preserved in Spain. It was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus, between 19 BC and 13 BC, as a venue for public gatherings and entertainment, with a particular focus on tragic and comic plays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Gibralfaro Castle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Gibralfaro
Source: lcazabaygibralfaro.malaga.eu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Perched atop Mount Gibralfaro, this is another of the historic monuments you simply must visit if you\u2019re in M\u00e1laga, thanks to its spectacular views over the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its construction dates back to the 14th century and it served to protect the Alcazaba, but it was also used as an observation post during the Civil War (1936\u20131939). Today, it is a museum where visitors can see archaeological finds from all over Spain, as well as weapons and tools used by soldiers during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. The Germans\u2019 Bridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Source: ww.malagaturismo.es<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This metal monument was built during the 20th century; its official name is the Santo Domingo Bridge. However, it was a gift from Germany to M\u00e1laga in gratitude for the assistance provided following the sinking of the German ship Gneisenau, hence its nickname, the \u2018Germans\u2019 Bridge\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to visit these five monuments during your stay in M\u00e1laga and see for yourself how they fit into the city\u2019s long and varied history. You won\u2019t regret it!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

La capital de la Costa del Sol se ha convertido a nivel nacional en uno de los principales destinos culturales gracias al gran abanico de museos y monumentos que ofrece la ciudad. \u00bfSab\u00edas que M\u00e1laga es considerada una de las ciudades m\u00e1s antiguas de todo el continente europeo As\u00ed es, se tiene constancia que fue […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":520,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lolitamalaga.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lolitamalaga.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lolitamalaga.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lolitamalaga.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lolitamalaga.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=595"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lolitamalaga.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/595\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":600,"href":"https:\/\/lolitamalaga.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/595\/revisions\/600"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lolitamalaga.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lolitamalaga.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lolitamalaga.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lolitamalaga.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}