History and architecture of the cathedral
A cathedral is a church that is used as a bishop's seat and plays an important role. After the reconquest of Malaga from the Moors, the Catholic Monarchs began building the cathedral in 1528 over the original main mosque, which had stood here for around 800 years. The work lasted until 1728, and façade dates mainly from this latter period. However, it remained unfinished as the south tower was never built. This is why the cathedral is popularly known as the "one-armed" (La Manquita). Particularly worth seeing are the chapels, Capilla Mayor and Capilla del Sagrado Corazón and the superbly crafted choir stalls (pictures below).
The two organs with over 4000 pipes are also worth listening to. The cathedral is one of the largest churches in Spain. The architecture combines Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements.
Cathedral is a cultural jewel.
