Experts' Choice Award Malaga Cathedral
What the experts agree on
Built over 250 years starting in 1528, this Renaissance cathedral impresses with ornate wood carvings by master sculptor Pedro de Mena and beautiful side chapels, though its unfinished state often goes overlooked by visitors.
“Built between 1528 and 1782, the cathedral is a triumph, although a generally unappreciated one, having been left unfinished when funds ran out.”
– Fodor's
The Telegraph "Standing on the site of Malaga’s main mosque, the cathedral was begun in the 16th century." Full review
Frommer's "Step inside briefly to see the 17th-century choir stalls carved of mahogany and cedar. The 40 images of saints are largely the work of Pedro de Mena, one of Spain’s most celebrated wood sculptors." Full review
National Geographic "Towering over the city, Málaga's cathedral hosted the baptism of Pablo Picasso in 1881"
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