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Antequera is itself a living monument, a ‘City of Art’, home to the richest artistic and architectural legacy anywhere in the province of Malaga. Here we present just a few of the town’s unmissable sights.

MOORISH CASTLE
Walled fortification with the ancient Moorish medina and two separate areas: the Castle itself and the Town Gate. The most significant tower is the Homage Tower, offering panoramic views over the surrounding plains.

ARCH OF THE GIANTS
Built in 1585, this Late Renaissance arch stands 7 metres high, and has Roman remains at its base. The vase of lilies on the keystone and the castle and lion on the cornice above make up the municipal crest.

CHAPEL OF OUR LADY OF SUCCOUR
The Plaza del Portichuelo is one of the town’s most intriguing monuments, and is a mandatory stopping off point in Easter week.

DOLMENS OF MENGA, VIERA AND ROMERAL
Las tres construcciones del conjunto dolménico pertenecen al calcolítico y son las tumbas de nuestros primitivos mejor conservadas en Europa.

DOLMENS OF MENGA AND VIERA
Monday Closed. Avda. de Málaga, nº 1

DOLMENS OF EL ROMERAL
MOnday Closed. Antigua Ctra. N-232
sentido Córdoba.

MUNICIPAL MUSEUM
The town museum has a number of exhibition rooms with displays focusing on the cultural significance of the town, while also offering the chance to discover an important work of Baroque civil architecture. The ground floor is home to the so-called ‘Ephebus of Antequera’, a 1.54 metre-high hollow bronze statue dating from the 1st century. Closed Mondays.
Palacio de Nájera. Plaza Coso Viejo, s/n
................................. 952 704 021

ST. SEBASTIÁN CHURCH
The Collegiate Church of St. Sebastian is the result of numerous additions and refurbishments over the years. Building work began in 1548, under the supervision of architect Diego de Vergara.

ROYAL COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST. MARY
The importance of this building lies in the fact that it was the first built in the Renaissance style anywhere in Andalusia. It is truly remarkable for its proportions and the quality of the design. Closed Mondays.
Plaza de los Escribanos, s/n

		CULTURAL VISITS
		Antequera is itself a living monument, a ‘City of Art’, home to the richest artistic and architectural legacy anywhere in the province of Malaga. Here we present just a few of the town’s unmissable sights. MOORISH CASTLE Walled fortification with the ancient Moorish medina and two separate areas: the Castle itself and the Town Gate. The most significant tower is the Homage Tower, offering panoramic views over the surrounding plains. ARCH OF THE GIANTS Built in 1585, this Late Renaissance arch stands 7 metres high, and has Roman remains at its base. The vase of lilies on the keystone and the castle and lion on the cornice above make up the municipal crest. CHAPEL OF OUR LADY OF SUCCOUR The Plaza del Portichuelo is one of the town’s most intriguing monuments, and is a mandatory stopping off point in Easter week. DOLMENS OF MENGA, VIERA AND ROMERAL Las tres construcciones del conjunto dolménico pertenecen al calcolítico y son las tumbas de nuestros primitivos mejor conservadas en Europa. DOLMENS OF MENGA AND VIERA Monday Closed. Avda. de Málaga, nº 1 DOLMENS OF EL ROMERAL MOnday Closed. Antigua Ctra. N-232 sentido Córdoba. MUNICIPAL MUSEUM The town museum has a number of exhibition rooms with displays focusing on the cultural significance of the town, while also offering the chance to discover an important work of Baroque civil architecture. The ground floor is home to the so-called ‘Ephebus of Antequera’, a 1.54 metre-high hollow bronze statue dating from the 1st century. Closed Mondays. Palacio de Nájera. Plaza Coso Viejo, s/n ................................. 952 704 021 ST. SEBASTIÁN CHURCH The Collegiate Church of St. Sebastian is the result of numerous additions and refurbishments over the years. Building work began in 1548, under the supervision of architect Diego de Vergara. ROYAL COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST. MARY The importance of this building lies in the fact that it was the first built in the Renaissance style anywhere in Andalusia. It is truly remarkable for its proportions and the quality of the design. Closed Mondays. Plaza de los Escribanos, s/n