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The Alcazaba was built in the XI Century, being enlarged and embellished at the beginning of the XVI Century. In times of the Reconquest, it became one of the safest residences of the Catholic Kings, because it was protected by a triple walls area and was joined with the Castle of Gibralfaro by a strong walled path.
It is regular and geometric. In that time, it consisted of 110 towers, buildings, gardens, baths, houses and mosques. The buildings were distributed around three big courtyards, with beautiful ceramics swimming pools. In the Royal Mansions you can see which of them were used by the dignitaries and the fortress staff.
At the end of the quarter we can find the Keep with an almost square floor, from the XIV Century. A house was built on its highest area, with rooms and a courtyard. It is one of the few monuments from the Spanish Arabic life from the XII Century that have survived. The gardens of this palace, in many occasions hanging gardens, are one of the most charming elements in this place.
The Catholic Kings conquered the town of Malaga in 1487 and two Centuries later, the buildings of the Alcazaba were in good conditions for accommodating the king Felipe IV.
Inside the Alcazaba, the Archaeological Museum and the Ceramics Museum have been installed in the Cuarto de Granadas, in the central part of the upper area, where the kings and governors lived.
Built: XI Century
Author: Anónimo
Style: Arab
Category: Civil
Type: Alcazaba
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Are you in Malaga and desire to visit the Alhambra? Do it comfortably by booking this excursion.
You will visit all corners of the Nasrid Monument accompanied by an official guide, including the Nasrid Palaces.
Do not worry about the tickets or the transport, since all is included in the price of this service.
Why miss this opportunity?
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Book your guided tour and don't worry about the entrance fees to the Cathedral, as they are included in this tour.
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A visit of over three hours through the Historic Center, the Cathedral known as "La Manquita," the Alcazaba, and the Roman Theatre.
Additionally, tickets are included, and you will even enjoy a glass of wine with a tapa at a typical city winery.
Don't miss out on discovering Málaga and make your reservation now.
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In addition, the price includes the official guide, transport from Malaga and tickets.
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Book this Day Trip and discover the city of Cordoba, including the Mosque-Cathedral.
Don't worry about the tickets neither the transportation. All is organized and included in this tour!
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In addition, the price includes entrance ticket to the Reales Alcázares with a local guide, and round-trip transportation.
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Do not think about it and join to this getaway.
4 reviews
Are you in Malaga and desire to visit the Alhambra? Do it comfortably by booking this excursion.
You will visit all corners of the Nasrid Monument accompanied by an official guide, including the Nasrid Palaces.
Do not worry about the tickets or the transport, since all is included in the price of this service.
Why miss this opportunity?
Essential places to visit in Malaga are its historic centre and its Cathedral of the Incarnation, known as ‘la Manquita’. Do it together with an official guide, and get to know in detail the history and art that the centre of Malaga has to offer.
Book your guided tour and don't worry about the entrance fees to the Cathedral, as they are included in this tour.
If you visit Málaga even for a day and want to see its most iconic places, this is the tour for you.
A visit of over three hours through the Historic Center, the Cathedral known as "La Manquita," the Alcazaba, and the Roman Theatre.
Additionally, tickets are included, and you will even enjoy a glass of wine with a tapa at a typical city winery.
Don't miss out on discovering Málaga and make your reservation now.
If you want to discover the ancient and medieval Malaga, you can't miss this guided tour to the Roman Theatre + Alcazaba.
An ideal walking tour to get to know the Roman Malaca and the Arab Mālaqa.
You will make a charming tour accompanied by an official guide, who will reveal all its history and secrets.
Delve into the life and work of the artist from Malaga Pablo Picasso. Visit its museum in Malaga with the company of an official tour guide.
You will learn first-hand about his most highlighting cubist legacy and some works from his surrealist period. This is an exceptional collection in an incomparable setting, such as the Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista (16th century).
In addition, this visit already includes the entrance ticket.
Can you imagine learning flamenco in an interactive session? At the Tablao Alegría de Málaga it is possible, thanks to its Interactive Flamenco Center. You will be able to interact and participate in a fun flamenco session suitable for all ages.
Ideal for individual or group tourism, for school groups or as a cultural and leisure activity in Malaga.
If you are in Malaga, and you want to get out of the city to see other places, Antequera is an essential in your visit schedule.
With this Day Trip to Antequera and El Torcal, you will get to know first-hand the Nature and Heritage of this city so relevant to the Andalusian geography.
Due to its location and its history, it has unique monuments, such as the Archaeological Complex of the Dolmens, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
In addition, the price includes the official guide, transport from Malaga and tickets.
Are you in Malaga and you want to discover another nearby city? Cordoba is one of them!
Book this Day Trip and discover the city of Cordoba, including the Mosque-Cathedral.
Don't worry about the tickets neither the transportation. All is organized and included in this tour!
Without a doubt, an Andalusian city of obligatory visit is Seville.
If you are in Málaga and you want to know the capital of Seville, you can do it with this Day Trip. You will discover with an official guide the Historical-Artistic Heritage of what was the Almohad capital of Al-Andalus.
In addition, the price includes entrance ticket to the Reales Alcázares with a local guide, and round-trip transportation.
An excursion from Malaga? Do not you know the Caminito del Rey? Then make your booking and enjoy a Day Trip to this unique trail, in the spectacular natural surrounding of Ardales.
You will be accompanied by an official guide, and you will have the option to choose transport from Malaga and the ticket.
Do not think about it and join to this getaway.
