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The Episcopal Palace is one of the most beautiful and notable buildings in Malaga. This attraction will definitely appeal to tourists who are interested in the history of religion. The fact that the Museum of Spiritual Arts is located in the building of the Episcopal Palace

This baroque palace appeared in Malaga in the 18th century . The building is distinguished by its unusual architecture - a lot of stairs, balconies and all kinds of crossings . It is interesting that the very the first Episcopal Palace was built much earlier - in 1500-1525 biennium . at the direction of Bishop Diego Ramirez Villanueva de Aro . However, after a couple of decades the building turned out to be too small . Then in 1541 . Bishop Fry Bernardo Manrique decided to build another palace . Ra he relied on the modern street of Santa Maria . To this day, the original building survived towers, connecting the whole gallery of arches .

Episcopal Palace in Baroque style appeared in Malaga in the 18th century. The building is distinguished by an unusual architecture - a lot of stairs, balconies and all kinds of transitions.

A little later in 1558 . the main architect of the temple Diego de Vergara engaged in the construction of the courtyard .In addition, he expanded many rooms . After time, the Episcopal Palace underwent many changes . The modern look it acquired in 1756 g . At that time the work was carried out by architect Antonio Ramos . It is worth noting that the palace became for him the main project . As a result, the building acquired a stunning appearance and became one of the architectural masterpieces of the city . Today the Episcopal Palace occupies a rather large area near the streets of Santa Maria, Salinas and Molina Lario .

Episcopal Palace

@ The facade of the palace includes three floors connected between the th paired pilasters. Of course, first of all, everyone is paying attention to the stunning front door in the baroque style. Outwardly it resembles an altar. On each floor there are columns of pink color. An interesting detail: the higher the floor, the more columns. In addition, be sure to pay attention to the balcony and shields, located above the front door. The third floor is decorated with a sculpture of the holy Virgin Angustias, made of alabaster. Written by Fernando Ortiz,

Antonio Ramos was involved in the arrangement of the Episcopal Palace until his death - until 1782. Then Jose Martín de Aldeuela took the case. Apparently, he added the building with a balustrade made of stone, which crowns the building.

Opening Hours: Tuesday: 14:30 - 20:00, Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 20:00, Sunday: 10:00 - 14:00, Monday: closed.

How to get to

Address: Plaza Obispo, 6.

The bus is the most convenient to take the bus No. 1, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, C2, N2 and get off at stop Paseo del Parque (Plaza Marina). Find it easy - the Episcopal Palace is located just around the corner from the Cathedral.