Alcazaba of Málaga
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The Alcazaba is a palatial fortification in Málaga, Spain, built during the period of Muslim-ruled Al-Andalus. The current complex was begun in the 11th century and was modified or rebuilt multiple ti
The Alcazaba of Málaga from the Cathedral
Model of the Alcazaba (displayed on site)
External view towards the entrance fortifications of the Alcazaba
View of the entrance passage and outer gates of the Alcazaba
Gibralfaro
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Mount Gibralfaro is a hill located in Málaga in the south of Spain. It is a 130 m high foothill of the Montes de Málaga, part of the Cordillera Penibética.
Alcazaba of Málaga
…to the 14th century. It is one of the best-preserved alcazabas in Spain. The Alcazaba is also connected by a walled corridor to the higher Castle of Gibralfaro, and adjacent to the entrance of the Alcazaba are remnants of a Roman theatre dating to the 1st century AD. The Gibralfaro and the hill on which the…
Mount Gibralfaro with the Castle on top
Restored double walled coracha terrestre to Castle of Gibralfaro from Alcazaba
Málaga from the ramparts of Gibralfaro, looking towards the Alcazaba (visible below)
Panoramic Málaga from Gibralfaro