Castle
Alcazaba of Malaga
Málaga, Spain
A Moorish palace-fortress on the hillside above Malaga's old town.
Church, mosque or temple · Spain · Andalusia
Malaga Cathedral
A Renaissance cathedral nicknamed La Manquita, the one-armed lady, for its unfinished tower.
about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Malaga Cathedral matters
Malaga's cathedral has only one finished tower, which led locals to nickname it La Manquita, the one-armed lady. The money for the second was reportedly spent elsewhere. Inside is a grand and bright space with carved choir stalls. A rooftop visit offers views of the city.
Talking points
- Only one of its two towers was completed.
- The nickname La Manquita means the one-armed lady.
- You can visit the roof for a view.
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