Malaga is famous for its churches and museums. There are a lot of churches here valuable for their exquisite artwork and architecture. The churches contain masterpieces of sculptures and paintings by famous sculptors and artists.
Iglesia de los Martires:
This church is situated in the Plaza de los Martiers and was founded in 1487. It is dedicated to the martyrs of the Reconquest. Its interior is done up in the baroque style with a sculpture by Fransisco Oritz.
Address:
Pl. Martires,
S/n, 29008 Malaga
Tel:+34 952212724
Iglesia de Santiago:
This church was founded in 1490, making it the oldest church in Malaga. The Mujedar entrance from the original facade still remains; and the interior is done in the Gothic- Mujedar style. There are three naves inside the church. The tall Mujedar style bell tower is the main attraction of the church. Pablo Picasso was christened in this church in 1881, and his baptismal certificate is on display inside the church.
Address:
Cal. Granada, 62, Malaga, Spain
Tel: +34 95 2210399
Santuario de la Victoria:
It was constructed in 1487, and has a Latin cross- design with two chapels. It is dedicated to Our Lady Virgen de la Victoria who is the patron saint of Malaga. Its retable rising high above the main altar is truly magnificent. The main feature here is the crypt sanctum where Pantheon of the Counts of Buenavista is located.
Address
Cal. Compas de La Victoria
3, 29012 Malaga
Capilla de San Lazaro:
This chapel is was once the part of a hospital that was located here. It has only one nave and individual chapels. It is constructed mostly in the Mujedar style. One of the important features of the chapel is a 17th century sculpture of St. Joseph. There is a crypt with barrel shaped ceiling. This crypt has very significant 17th century paintings depicting the transition between life and death.
Address:
Pl. Victoria
19, 29012 Malaga
Tel: +34952653154
English Cemetery
Located near the bull ring it sits right in the heart of the city; making for a rather unusual historical monument. This cemetery is here for over a hundred years and is spread over an area of 8000 sq. meters. Established in 1831, it is one of the most important sites in Malaga today. In 1839, a new lodge temple with Doric columns in the classical style, and a small chapel, was added. After its expansion in 1890, it became the present day St. George Anglican Church.
The cemetery has a beautiful botanical garden with remarkable species of plants and trees. A foundation has been created to enable individuals and companies to give donations for the upkeep of the cemetery.
