If you book a vacation rental in Málaga and are exploring the city, then a visit to the Alcazaba of Málaga is a must. A fortress-palace and an Arabic citadel, it is a beloved historical monument in the city and one of the best places to take in a wonderful view over Málaga. An architectural gem, steeped in history, and utterly beautiful, it is an inexpensive attraction to visit but provides an incredible bang for its buck.
One enters the grounds next to the Roman amphitheatre and then takes a meandering path uphill, wandering past lush greenery, rich red bougainvillea, palm trees high overhead, fragrant jasmine bushes and rows of orange trees. Then there is the building itself; light-coloured stone, thick walls, imposing and, yet, beautiful at the same time, with delicately pointed ogive arches, patios taking in wonderful views and little gardens and pools dotted around.
One enters the grounds next to the Roman amphitheatre and then takes a meandering path uphill, wandering past lush greenery, rich red bougainvillea, palm trees high overhead, fragrant jasmine bushes and rows of orange trees. Then there is the building itself; light-coloured stone, thick walls, imposing and, yet, beautiful at the same time, with delicately pointed ogive arches, patios taking in wonderful views and little gardens and pools dotted around.
Built between 1057 and 1063 at the instructions of Badis, King of the Berber Taifa of Granada, it was constructed from materials brought into the area and columns, capitals and other materials were also taken from the nearby Roman Theatre and repurposed. In 1279, the city was conquered by Muhammed II Ben al-Ahmar and became part of the Nasrid kingdom and renovations on the building's rocky base gave it a markedly Nasrid appearance. Since then, it has been restored several times, most recently in the 20th century.
A pretty place to wander and boasting a magnificent vantage point from which to view the city, it is a must-see for those visiting this beautiful city in Spain.
Opening Hours:
From April 1st to October 31st from 9am to 8pm
From November 1st to March 31st from 9am to 6pm
Closed: 24th, 25th and 31st of December and 1st of January.
Tickets:
Normal: €2.20
Joint ticket Alcazaba & Gibralfaro: €3.55
Reduced (Malaga residents, children aged 6-16 years, school card holders or student or retired pensioners, large families): €0.60
Audio guide: €5
Free on Sundays from 2 pm with a free tour taking place at that time.
E-mail: sescalona@malaga.eu
Calle Alcazabilla, 2
Málaga
A pretty place to wander and boasting a magnificent vantage point from which to view the city, it is a must-see for those visiting this beautiful city in Spain.
Opening Hours:
From April 1st to October 31st from 9am to 8pm
From November 1st to March 31st from 9am to 6pm
Closed: 24th, 25th and 31st of December and 1st of January.
Tickets:
Normal: €2.20
Joint ticket Alcazaba & Gibralfaro: €3.55
Reduced (Malaga residents, children aged 6-16 years, school card holders or student or retired pensioners, large families): €0.60
Audio guide: €5
Free on Sundays from 2 pm with a free tour taking place at that time.
E-mail: sescalona@malaga.eu
Calle Alcazabilla, 2
Málaga
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