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Alcazaba

C Alcazabilla s/n, 29015 Malaga, Spain (Centro)
952217646
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Ranked #4 of 62 attractions in Malaga
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: Built between 1057 and 1063, this is probably the most important military fortification remaining from the Hispanic-Arabic period.
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Warrington, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I am completely in love with the Alcazba. With it's gently trilly fountains and lush green spaces it's a delightful step back from the hustle of Malaga's streets. Very cheap to get in to and a delight to walk around. There is a lot of walking invlolved though and those with mobility issues or breathing difficulties would fine the steep... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Nice steady walk with lovely views and interesting history. Allow yourself at least 2 hours to really take it all in and buy the combined ticket for here and the castle.

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See 3 more reviews by Randomshorty for Malaga
Skovlunde, Denmark
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Spectacular and well maintained monument of Malaga. You may easilly spend a couple of hours here, dreaming yourself back 800 years in time Definitely worth a visit !

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Exeter
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW via mobile

It was very cheap to go in and the views were awesome. It's a bit of a climb to the top but well worth it.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 NEW

I'm glad I did. Of Course, it's not on the scale of it's historical brothers but it that much more important! Anthropologists believe Malaga is where the Phoenicians and Moors landed when they came to the European continent. Even though the Alcazaba is a mere 1000 years old this would have been the spot where the first Phoenicians set up... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

It was a real pleasure to walk around this monument to moorish architecture. The restored Alcazaba gives a real feel as to what it would have been like 1000 years ago with its twisting paths up the hill and lovely little water features.

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Irvine, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

A cool, calm oasis of greenery above the city. Excellent views over the city, port and along the coast, And free after 2pm on Sundays!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

This is a must in Malaga! It all ties together with the Alhambra in Granada and the Alcazar in Seville. This, however, is the oldest Moorish fortress in the region. Not only are the gardens beautiful and the houses interesting, the view is breathtaking of the harbour and all of Malaga!

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Well worth a visit however you need to be fit as there are many steps and hills to climb. The Alcazba and the Gibraltera are all one but have separate entrances. Best take a bus up the hill.

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See 2 more reviews by GerryUK1947 for Malaga
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

relaxing to be away from the crowds, great location to take pictures, has an upper and lower areas to explore, admission is separate. Allow half day if you just want to have an easy day and climb at your own pace. Upper fortress has the views and the lower one is more green. Pack a lunch and have a picnic.

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