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The Alcazaba ( Spanish: [alkaˈθaβa, alkaˈsaβa]; from Arabic: القَصَبَة, romanized : al-qaṣabah, pronounced [alˈqasˤaba]; lit. ' citadel ') is a palatial fortification in Málaga, Spain, built during the period of Muslim-ruled Al-Andalus. The current complex was begun in the 11th century and was modified or rebuilt multiple ...
A Must See. The Alcazaba was built as a defensive fortress on top of Roman ruins, construction goes back to the 9th century. From the 11th century on, the fortress, which was part of the fortress walls surrounding Málaga, was expanded. The Alcazaba is a Moorish fortress and this is reflected in the rich decorations.
The Alcazaba ( Spanish: Alcazaba; Arabic: القصبة, romanized : al-qaṣabah, lit. 'citadel') is a fortress at the western tip of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. Its name comes from the Arabic term al-qaṣabah ('the citadel' or kasbah ), which became Alcazaba in Spanish. [ 1]: 9 It is the oldest surviving part of the Alhambra, having been ...
We loved the Alcazaba - no it isn’t The Alhambra so don’t expect it but it was built a good few hundred years before it. Still a fantastic value for money (€5) site to visit. Great views across Malaga and a lovely little bar/refreshment place to sit and enjoy the views!
A must see in Málaga, La Alcazaba will make you dream about medieval times. You can get lost within its walls, gardens and squares for an hour, enjoy the views of Málaga from it
This Moorish castle in the centre of Malaga is a must see for any visitor - not only offering unparalleled views over the port, cathedral, park and city but stretching over to the
The Alcazaba was built as a defensive fortress on top of Roman ruins, construction goes back to the 9th century. From the 11th century on, the fortress, which was part of the fortress walls surrounding Málaga, was expanded. The Alcazaba is a Moorish fortress and this is reflected in the rich decorations.
The ALCAZABA of Malaga is the citadel built by Muslim rulers of malaga in the 11th century as Al-Qasba (fortress) overlooking the sea for any threats and later used by king Ferdin