Málaga Cathedral

cathedral, Málaga, Spain

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The Málaga Cathedral is a significant religious building located in Málaga, Spain. Construction began in 1528 on the site of a former mosque. While the interior, main facade, and one tower were completed in 1782, the second tower remains unfinished. The cathedral showcases a blend of architectural styles, reflecting its long history and the various periods of construction. Málaga itself has a rich history, founded by the Phoenicians and later influenced by Roman, Visigoth, and Moorish rule before its Christian reconquest in 1487.123

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The cathedral, in the centre of the old city, was begun in 1528 on the site of a mosque; the interior, main facade, and one of the towers were completed in 1782, but the second tower remains unfinished. Other important churches are those of Santo Cristo…
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The cathedral, in the centre of the old city, was begun in 1528 on the site of a mosque; the interior, main facade, and one of the towers were completed in 1782, but the second tower remains unfinished. Other important churches are those of Santo Cristo…
Read More