HOW TO VISIT ALCAZABA DE MáLAGA; SCHEDULES, TICKET PRICES

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Alcazaba of Malaga in Andalusia

When you go to visit the city of Malaga, in Andalusia, you have to take note that climb to the Alcazaba it's one of your stages essential.

To get to historic center of Malaga, very close to the Cathedral, you will discover the great architectural complex formed by the Roman theatre, the Alcazaba and, on top of the hill, the Gibralfaro Castle.

In a single space attached to the Alcazabilla street Several samples of the historical trajectory of Malaga are concentrated, from the time of the Phoenicians to the Christian era.

Inner courtyard of the Alcazaba de Málaga Pavilion

History of the Alcazaba of Málaga

So, the Alcazaba It is a fortified enclosure with palatial buildings inside, which was built by Muslims in the eleventh century in the space previously occupied by a Phoenician fortification.

This fortification currently occupies less than half of the space it occupied in its time of greatest splendor.

At that time it had a large defensive framework, with matacanas, towers and crenellated walls.

At the foot of the Alcazaba the Malaga Roman Theater, Which was "discovered»Not too long ago, just in 1951.

And on top of the hill, the Gibralfaro Castle, also built by Muslims in the fourteenth century with the purpose of defending the Alcazaba, with which it joins by walls that go up the hill.

How to climb by elevator to the Alcazaba of Malaga

To know this monument, it is recommended climb in the elevator of the Alcazaba of Malaga that you can take for an access that there is for the Street Guillen Sotelo, in front of the building of town hall.

This elevator takes you to the top of the monument, which you will go through its intricate walls going down to the aforementioned Roman Theater.

What to see in the visit of the Alcazaba of Malaga

The Alcazaba It is a network of walls, with beautiful corners, like its palace with arches polylobed, coffered ceilings, and even a patio with its cistern.

Polilobulated arches in the Alcazaba Pavilion in Malaga

Panoramic views of Malaga from Alcazaba

From this palace there are viewpoints that allow you to have beautiful panoramic views of Malaga.

According to casualties by the enclosure of the AlcazabaIn addition to going through gardens on the terrace, you will find numerous defensive elements that are distributed along the zigzagging path.

In view of these elements you can imagine how impregnable this construction was in its time.

And when you pass under the entrance gate tower (in your case, exit), you will see the open area of the Roman theatre, which will close the circle of the diverse cultures that have shaped the history of the city of Malaga.

Gardens in the Alcazaba of Malaga

Timetables Alcazaba Málaga

The visiting hours of the Alcazaba de Málaga they are every day of the week, from April to October, from 9 to 2 hours, and from November to March, from 9 to 18 hours.

Ticket prices Alcazaba de Málaga

The Ticket prices to visit the Alcazaba they are, the normal rate, 3.50 euros, and the reduced rate, 0.60 euros, from which residents in Malaga benefit, children from 6 to 16 years old, students, retirees and pensioners.

If you also plan visit Gibralfaro Castle, you can benefit from a joint ticket for 5.50 euros.

You also have to keep in mind that on Sundays after 2 pm you can visit the Alcazaba de Málaga for free.