Malaga Cathedral
Malaga Cathedral
Malaga Cathedral
4.5
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Neighbourhood: Centro
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4.5
7,863 reviews
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2,697
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747
Poor
119
Terrible
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David S
Middlesbrough, UK1,396 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Magnificent, charismatic building in central
Malaga. 6 Euros to enter and really there is lots of amazing architecture to take in. Religious artefacts abound in this vast site. Well worth a view. My wife and I enjoyed the visit greatly.
Malaga. 6 Euros to enter and really there is lots of amazing architecture to take in. Religious artefacts abound in this vast site. Well worth a view. My wife and I enjoyed the visit greatly.
Written 4 July 2022
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J W
London, UK99 contributions
Jun 2022
The Malaga Cathedral is a magnificent building that is worth a visit. The roof top also offers a very good view of the city.
We pre-booked our tickets but it might not be necessary- we went on a Sunday afternoon and there was a short queue for those who didn't pre-book.
We pre-booked our tickets but it might not be necessary- we went on a Sunday afternoon and there was a short queue for those who didn't pre-book.
Written 30 June 2022
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Awais C
Manchester, UK5 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
At €7pp, the entrance fee was overpriced. A rectangular building with 15 shrines inside and nothing else. In-and-out within 20-30 minutes. Externally it isn’t much to see either.
Written 19 June 2022
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jaynehackley
Manchester, UK17 contributions
Jun 2022
Stunning both day and night. Beautiful building where you can visit inside too. Not very expensive for entrance fee…choice of tickets,….cathedral only, €6 cathedral and roof tour, €10. Plus other options.
For views over the city well worth the roof guide but if you have been upto the castle, you see very similar views.
A must see.
For views over the city well worth the roof guide but if you have been upto the castle, you see very similar views.
A must see.
Written 19 June 2022
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Anita F
London, UK51 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
I recently went to Malaga on a mystery trip (I found out where I was going when I got to the airport),so I didn’t get a chance to look in depth at things to do in Malaga. The Cathedral is absolutely beautiful, well the outside is. I never got to go inside because by the time I had finished at the Picasso museum the cathedral was closed and on Sundays it doesn’t open until 2pm, by which time I had travelled on to Granada.
Written 18 June 2022
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Melissa
5 contributions
Jun 2022
I loved my visit to the cathedral! It's very beautiful inside and the audio guide is on your phone so you can listen more about the history at your own pace. I also went to the rooftop and well worth it! You have amazing views of Malaga from the top, just make sure to wear comfortable shoes since you will be going up stairs to get there. Also, go to the rooftop at the earliest time since it does get hot in the afternoon.
Written 14 June 2022
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TSinParis
Paris, France1,942 contributions
Jun 2022
This is a must see in Málaga. The cathedral itself is enormous and incredibly high inside. Tak the time to view all the side chapels and stained glass windows which are quite high up. It is hard to imagine how such a huge cathedral was built.
Written 10 June 2022
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lux
8 contributions
May 2022
The staff was quite unpleasant. At 5:30 p.m., they permitted us to enter the cathedral for a price and then forced us to leave swiftly and angrily at 6 p.m. There was no description of how the guide functioned at the entrance. We would have skipped the visit that day if we had been advised we didn't have much time. The boy also slammed the door in our faces as we were leaving. You should remind your employees that they are still working in a church.
However, the Cathedral is beautiful.
5 stars for the Cathedral, zero for the staff
However, the Cathedral is beautiful.
5 stars for the Cathedral, zero for the staff
Written 9 June 2022
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jlw0lf
Brevard, NC244 contributions
May 2022
This has to be one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Europe. Each side altar is a work of art by itself.
Written 5 June 2022
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MikeKinross
Kinross88 contributions
May 2022
The Cathedral is beautiful, the Priests pleasant. Unfortunately, the Cathedral has stationed some civilian guards at the entrance door at Mass times and these guards are, almost without exception, rude and intimidatory in the extreme, singling out apparent non- Spanish for their special attention. As a Catholic who lives in Malaga for some six months in every year it really is disgraceful that every Sunday when I go to Mass I am subjected to rudeness, told to sit at all times and not wander round the Cathedral. While I fully accept the need to prevent casual tourists from wandering round the Cathedral during service times it is wholly unnecessary to treat them rudely, off handedly and in a quasi intimidatory manner. This not least because some of these apparent 'tourists' actually don't want to visit the Cathedral but simply go to Mass. It is also highly prejudicial for these guards to explain that I am stopped and questioned because I am an 'extranjero' - which technically I am even though we own a property in Malaga two minutes' walk from the Cathedral. These guards are creating an atmosphere which is not at all in keeping with the religious and fundamental basis for the Cathedral's existence. Frankly it is a disgrace.
Written 5 June 2022
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sarah b
Barcelona, Spain51 contributions
Is it worth paying extra to do the tour of the roof? Can you bring a small back pack?
Irishgirlabroad
Malaga, Spain362 contributions
For me, the roof tour was a highlight of the visit as it gave a completely different view of both the inside of the cathedral, from a couple of viewpoints, as well as the outside roof and tower details that you cannot see otherwise.
As the steps up to the roof could be considered to be quite narrow you cannot take large backpacks but a smaller backpack ( size of an average handbag ) is allowed. In fact I would advise that a small backpack is preferable to a shoulder or handbag as it frees up your hands during the climb up.. and down the stairs.
What time is Mass on Sundays in Málaga Cathedral in November? Thank you.
Andrew S
Southampton, UK345 contributions
Thee is a mass at 11.30 on Sundays.
Sarah S
Altrincham, UK16 contributions
What time do you need to start queuing up for mid- night mass on Christmas eve please?
Avatarsean
Staffordshire, UK95 contributions
Depending on the weather but I would say 1-2 hours before and merry Christmas if it’s not too early
oliver_k23
La Cisterniga, Spain
La catedral me ha encantado lo recomiendo totalmente a los turistas que quieran ver catedrales me encanta el estilo gótico de la catedral con los arcos de medio punto , sin lugar a dudas es excepcional
ericmue
Peiting, Germany4,117 contributions
ja, eine sehenswerte historische Kirche, die auf den
Resten einer Moschee erbaut wurde.
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1 contribution
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Pilar9397
Madrid, Spain241 contributions
No puedo ver la pregunta, lo siento
johnverhulst
Breda, The Netherlands2 contributions
Tarief voor bezichtiging
marretje4
Eindhoven, The Netherlands235 contributions
ik dacht €6 en korting voor 65+ (€ 5)
Frequently Asked Questions about Malaga Cathedral
- Malaga Cathedral is open:
- Sun - Sun 14:00 - 18:30
- Mon - Fri 10:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sat 10:00 - 18:30
- We recommend booking Malaga Cathedral tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 68 Malaga Cathedral tours on Tripadvisor
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