Malaga Cathedral

The Malaga Cathedral is a prominent landmark in the city and was built to replace a mosque, over a period of two hundred years. That might explain why the façade displays Baroque architecture while the interior predominantly adheres to Renaissance styles. Its mahogany and cider wood choir stands, designed by Luis Ortiz, are unique in Spain. The Cathedral is also home to two spectacular organs with over 4000 pipes, which are in perfect working condition. Few musical instruments from the 18th century can boast of being in such good condition. It is possible to catch the organs in action at the occasional concert in Malaga—try to book tickets for one if you happen to be in the city at the time. The Cathedral Museum is inside the main building, close to the old Chapter House. It houses a number of sacred works and examples of architectural drawings from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. There is a small admission fee to enter the museum but it’s worth it. Make sure you have a couple of hours on you when you visit Malaga’s Cathedral.