Spain - Málaga, Catedral de la Encarnación

Malaga’s cathedral ‘Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación’ (Our Lady of Incarnation) was built between 1528 and 1782 on the plot of land of the former Almohad mosque. As a matter of fact it is still unfinished as the planned south tower was never built. The missing tower gives the cathedral its nickname ‘La Manquita’ (One Armed Lady).

The emblematic north tower has a height of 84 metres, making this building the second-highest cathedral in Andalusia. The rectangular built cathedral has a nave and two aisles, the former being wider, though having the same height - almost 42 metres - as the aisles.

The façade of the cathedral with its ornate stonework, unlike the rest of the building, is in baroque style and is divided into two levels; on the lower level are three arches, inside of which are portals separated by marble columns. Above the doors are medallions carved in stone (PiP).

For information and pictures of the interior: www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/41333332