Are you touring Malaga and want to make the most of this unique experience? Then, keep reading, we present to you the 7 monuments in Malaga that you should visit at least once in your lifetime, or more if you have the opportunity. The emotions you’ll experience before them are simply indescribable!
PS: If you live in Malaga and haven’t visited some of these monuments yet, you’re not experiencing the city with the intensity it deserves, so our advice is to visit them as soon as possible to renew your passion for this magical enclave.
The 7 Best Monuments in Malaga
1- Roman Theater:
We start our list of monuments to visit in Malaga on a high note, as the Roman Theater has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest. Located right at the foot of the Alcazaba, it was the main symbol of Roman Hispania, hence its great importance.
Furthermore, it has a modern interpretation center located next to it, from which you can learn about the customs of the time, thanks to a sophisticated technological system. As if that weren’t enough, performances are also offered inside. Can anyone top that?
2- Cathedral of Malaga:
Although the Cathedral of Malaga is popularly known as “”La Manquita, its full name is “”Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación, and it is possibly the most important monument in Malaga -a must-visit-.
Part of its importance lies in the fact that it is also one of the most valuable Renaissance monuments in Andalusia and all of Spain; moreover, it is located in front of Plaza del Obispo, which is another beautiful place to see in Malaga. Its highest tower reaches 87 meters in height and the cathedral dates back to 1487, it can only be described with one word: IMPRESSIVE.
3- Picasso’s Birthplace
In addition to being one of the most famous monuments in Malaga, Picasso’s Birthplace is a key point for artists from all over the planet, who enjoy like no one else soaking up the creative atmosphere that can be felt inside.
It is located in the heart of the city, next to Plaza de la Merced (which houses the Malaga monument we will see next). In Picasso’s Birthplace you can contemplate several of his works, as well as discover his experiences and see various exhibitions and events.
4- Monument to Torrijos
The Monument to Torrijos is located in Plaza de la Merced, so it’s ideal to see it before or after visiting Picasso’s house. This Malaga monument is the most important of the 19th century, as it was inaugurated in 1842.
It is called this because it is the exact point where General Torrijos and his 48 companions who were executed by firing squad in 1831, when they attempted to promote the liberal uprising. It is a historical place to visit in Malaga, so although it is something that everyone can enjoy tremendously, it will especially satisfy history lovers.
5- Gibralfaro Castle
Gibralfaro Castle is actually a Muslim fortress that formerly had a large lighthouse on its upper part, hence its name.
It is connected to The Alcazaba of Malaga (another of the best sites to see in Malaga), so both monuments can be visited at the same time; moreover, the connection is formed by beautiful walls that descend the hills and are very beautiful to see. It is located in a high and privileged place from which you can contemplate the entire bay of Malaga (in our opinion it is one of the best views of the entire city).
6- San Miguel Cemetery
The San Miguel Cemetery is considered one of the most important historical-monumental cemeteries in all of Spain, being at the same time one of the few nineteenth-century necropolises that remain intact in our country to this day.
It is another place equally enjoyed by lovers of beauty and fans of history; as its facade, chapel, pantheons and condolence rooms have been preserved intact since the moment they were built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
7- Monument to the Marquis of Larios:
This Malaga monument located in La Alameda Principal, was built in the 19th century, and is dedicated to the brilliant Manuel Domingo Larios y Larios (second Marquis of Larios), who dedicated a large part of his life to the urban and social protection of Malaga.
It is a large statue built in 1899, made of bronze on a beautiful marble pedestal. We don’t want to give you more details, so that you can discover its beauty and the powerful emotions it conveys firsthand.
Now that you know the 7 most famous monuments in Malaga, we want to recommend the icing on the cake. If you travel to Malaga and want to truly experience what its culture means, we recommend seeing a flamenco show, at Alegría, Flamenco y Gastronomía you’ll find the best ones. Come visit us at C. Vélez Málaga, 6, Málaga-Este.
