Alcazaba, Málaga

Name: Alcazaba
Address: Calle Alcazabilla, 2, Málaga, Spain

#16 among attractions in Málaga

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A kasbah, also spelled qasba, qasaba, or casbah, is a fortress, most commonly the citadel or fortified quarter of a city. It is also equivalent to the term alcazaba in Spanish, which derives from the same Arabic word. By extension, the term can also refer to a medina quarter, particularly in Algeria. In various languages, the Arabic word, or local words borrowed from the Arabic word, can also refer to a settlement, a fort, a watchtower, or a blockhouse. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°43'16"N, 4°24'58"W

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Calle Alcazabilla, 2Málaga-Centro (Centro Histórico)Málaga Spain

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Alcazaba – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Calle Marqués de Larios, Alcazaba, Plaza de toros de La Malagueta, Málaga Cathedral.

~1710 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Calle Marqués de Larios, Málaga
9 min walk • Calle Marqués de Larios, or simply Calle Larios, is the beating heart of Málaga, Spain, and one of the most emblematic pedestrian thoroughfares in the city. This bustling street, inaugurated in 1891, is named after Manuel Domingo Larios, the 2nd Marquis of Larios...
~40 ftNE
Medieval Moorish palace with sea views
Alcazaba, Málaga
1 min walk • Perched atop a hillside in the vibrant city of Málaga, the Alcazaba stands as a testament to the region's rich Moorish heritage. This palatial fortress, dating back to the 11th century, was constructed during the Hammudid dynasty and later expanded under the Nasrids.
~1540 ftE
Bullring with a museum of memorabilia
Plaza de toros de La Malagueta, Málaga
8 min walk • Plaza de toros de La Malagueta is an iconic bullring located in the vibrant city of Málaga, Spain. With a history dating back to 1876, this architectural landmark is not only a sport venue but also a cultural symbol of the region's deep-rooted traditions in the art of...
~1260 ftW
Landmark cathedral and a museum
Málaga Cathedral, Málaga
7 min walk • Málaga Cathedral, known as "La Manquita" or "The One-Armed Lady," is an architectural marvel that stands proudly in the heart of Málaga, Spain. This majestic church, with its incomplete southern tower, gives it its affectionate nickname, and is a testament to the...
~700 ftW
Picasso collection in a converted palace
Museo Picasso Málaga, Málaga
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Málaga, Spain, the Museo Picasso Málaga serves as a monument to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso. Born in the city in 1881, Picasso's artistic legacy returns to his place of birth through this museum...
~500 ftSW
Fine art museum in 1791 palace
Palacio de la Aduana, Málaga
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Málaga, the Palacio de la Aduana stands as an architectural gem and a testament to the city's rich history. This grandiose neoclassical building, originally constructed in the late 18th century, served as a custom house for the bustling port of...
~520 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Museo de Málaga, Málaga
3 min walk • The Museo de Málaga is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Málaga, Spain, offering a deep dive into the region's rich artistic and archaeological heritage. Housed in the Palacio de la Aduana, a neoclassical building dating back to the 18th century, the museum...
~1170 ftN
Museum, Modern art museum, Historical place
Fundación Picasso, Málaga
6 min walk • The Fundación Picasso, also known as the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation, is a foundation based in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain with the objective of promoting and promulgating the work of the artist Pablo Picasso.
0.4 miW
Grand art museum in a Renaissance palace
Museo Carmen Thyssen, Málaga
10 min walk • The Carmen Thyssen Museum is an art museum in the Spanish city Málaga. The main focus of the museum is 19th-century Spanish painting, predominantly Andalusian, based on the collection of Carmen Cervera, fifth wife of Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza.
0.5 miE
Garden, Cemetery, Park
English Cemetery, Málaga
13 min walk • The English Cemetery in Málaga, or Anglican Cemetery, or Cemetery of St George, is the oldest non-Roman Catholic Christian cemetery established on mainland Spain.
~690 ftW
Palace
Palacio de Buenavista, Málaga
4 min walk • Buenavista Palace is a historical edifice in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain. It was built in the first half of the 16th century for Diego de Cazalla on the ruins of a Nasrid palace. Declared a "Property of Cultural Interest" in 1939, it was leased to the Spanish government in 1946 for a provincial art museum, which opened in 1961.

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Which popular attractions are close to Alcazaba?

Nearby attractions include Alcazaba, Málaga (1 min walk), Ayuntamiento de Málaga, Málaga (2 min walk), University of Málaga, Málaga (2 min walk), Palacio de la Aduana, Málaga (3 min walk).

How to get to Alcazaba by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alcazaba:

Bus

Paseo del Parque - Ayuntamiento • Lines: 1, 11, 21, 23, 3, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 8, C2, N1, N2, N4 (3 min walk)
Paseo del Parque • Lines: 1, 11, 14, 19, 21, 23, 25, 3, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 4, 8, 92, C1, E, N1, N3, N4 (3 min walk)

Train

Málaga Centro - Alameda (18 min walk)
Málaga María Zambrano (29 min walk)

Metro

El Perchel • Lines: L1, L2 (28 min walk)
La Isla • Lines: L2 (36 min walk)