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The fortress of Gibralfaro is located on the mountain of the same name, whose height reaches 142 m. The name of the fortress can be translated as "lighthouse on the mountain". It comes from two words - Arabic yabal, which means "mountain" and Greek "pharos" - "lighthouse". Scientists believe that the fortress was used as a defensive structure. In addition, the name is often found in historical documents. But there it is associated with a place of worship, which was located at the very top of the mountain, and the cemetery nearby.

It is best to combine a visit to Gibralfaro fortress Alcazaba . First, they are relatively close to each other in . the second is they are connected to each other and represent a single complex, not only geographically, but also historically . The road that leads to the Gibralfaro, very picturesque . it opened vistas to Malaga, so you make a beautiful panoramic photos . By the way, from here you can consider yes the Strait of Gibraltar and the African Rif Mountains . There is another way - through the gardens, where it grows a huge number of plants . Olive trees, orange trees, eucalyptus, cypress, fig trees and a variety of colors - in the air beautiful fragrance .

The road that leads to Gibralfaro is very picturesque. Here you will see chic views of Malaga, so you will make beautiful views of the pictures. By the way, here you can see the Straits of Gibraltar and even the African Rif mountains.

Gibralfaro was constructed in the 14th century on the orders of Yusuf I of . As Alcazaba, a fortress belongs to the Muslim buildings . Its walls are made in the form of zigzags, reliably protect the inhabitants against enemies . it is worth noting that the Gibralfaro fortress is quite large - there could shelter up to 5 thousand soldiers . . it is situated above the Alcazaba fortress . interconnected by a double row of defensive walls called "Korac" . At each of them denticles are made . Into the inside ennih very spacious rooms Gibralfaro . It housed a bakery, springs, powder flask and more .

long time Gibralfaro never been attacked. In many respects this was favored by an advantageous location. But in 1487 the Catholic kings still managed to capture Malaga.
Gibralfaro

In 1931 the fortress was counted among the national monuments of the country. To date, the building is not in the best condition. Nevertheless it looks still very majestic and invariably attracts a large number of tourists.

Be sure to pay attention to the bottomless well located inside the fortress. It is cut down in the rock, its depth is 40 m .Water from this well was used by soldiers.

Work time: Tuesday - Sunday 9: 00-20: 00 (summer), 9: 00-18: 00 (winter). The lock does not work:. 1 January, 28 February and 25 December

Login: 2, 20 EUR, 0, 60 EUR: grace, 3, 55 EUR: total ticket Gibralfaro and Alcazaba, free of charge every Sunday after 14:00.

How to get to

Address: Cmno Gibralfaro, 11.

Take bus 35 and get off at Camino de Gibralfaro (Castillo). Gibralfaro is not very far from the Cathedral of Malaga.