Architectural Jewels of Malaga (Self Guided), Malaga

The blooming port city of Málaga has a wealth of architecture with no shortage of ancient and otherwise impressive buildings fit to vow any visitor. Having witnessed the fall and rise of many civilizations, Malaga's uniqueness is marked by the variety of architectural styles, upon which the times past had a great deal of impact. From its stunning Moorish fortress – the best-preserved of its kind in Spain – to its Roman amphitheater, this vibrant and exciting city is full of architectural masterpieces well worth exploring and admiring.

Some of Malaga's finest buildings are centuries old, while others, just as wonderful, have been around for not so long. A good number of emblematic edifices in Malaga date back to the turn of the 20th century and, like the Sacred Heart Church, the City Hall, and Félix Sáenz Houses, were built by the Strachan family.

Among other highlights in the city center worth checking out there are:

Palacio Episcopal de Málaga – a 16th century Episcopal Palace, renowned for its ornate Baroque marble pink, white and grey façade.

Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (Saint John Baptist Church) – successfully combines Gothic and Mujedar styles, with Moorish arches and pillars; completed in 1543.

Iglesia de los Mártires – a Gothic-Mujedar Martyrs' Church; one of the four churches built by the Spanish Catholic Monarchs after the defeat of the Moors in 1487.

Ayuntamiento de Málaga – one of the most beautiful government buildings in Spain; Neo-Baroque styled, completed in 1919.

Palacio de la Tinta (Ink Palace) – a French-influenced edifice; its unique architectural style makes it one of a kind in Malaga.

If you want to know more about the city’s architectural jewels, take this self-guided walking tour. You won’t be disappointed!

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Bengt Nyman.

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Guide Name: Architectural Jewels of Malaga
Guide Location: Spain » Malaga (See other walking tours in Malaga)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Malaga?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Malaga Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Malaga?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

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Creating your own self-guided walk in Malaga is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

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