Catedral de Málaga
Catedral de Málaga – The Catedral de Málaga, officially the Catedral de la Encarnación (Cathedral of the Incarnation), is the Renaissance cathedral of Málaga, Andalusia, built on the site of a former mosque. Construction began in 1528 under the direction of Diego de Siloé and continued for over 250 years, remaining unfinished to this day—the south tower was never completed, earning the cathedral its popular nickname „La Manquita“ (the one-armed lady). The cathedral represents a masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture with Baroque additions, featuring a magnificent facade, soaring interior columns, and an exceptionally beautiful choir with intricately carved wooden stalls by Pedro de Mena and Luis Ortiz de Vargas. The cathedral houses important works of art including paintings, sculptures, and religious treasures spanning several centuries. The Catedral de Málaga is particularly celebrated for its extraordinary choir stalls with over 40 carved wooden figures by Pedro de Mena (17th century), considered masterpieces of Spanish Baroque sculpture; its harmonious Renaissance architecture; and its distinctive asymmetrical silhouette with only one completed tower, which has become an iconic symbol of Málaga.
