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Just half an hour from the city of Malaga we can find one of the jewels of the Andalusian province. The small town of Antequera has the charm of an inland white village together with the beauty of a monumental and artistic ensemble without equal. We show you the 6 best places to see in Antequera.
This city, the geographical centre of Andalusia, stands out for its brilliant harmony between nature and cultural tourism, making it one of the most charming municipalities in Malaga.
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This natural spot, famous for its capricious forms, the result of erosion, is one of the best known places in Antequera.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and with a remarkable international recognition, the Torcal de Antequera, will allow you to take different hiking routes, with all kinds of difficulty and length, which will allow you to see first hand the beauty of these formations and the rich biodiversity where it is located.
Being a Special Area of Conservation, the presence of protected fauna, especially birds, makes this place one of the main tourist attractions of the province and one of the essential places to see in Andalusia.
The Archaeological Ensemble of the Dolmens of Antequera, which together with El Torcal and the Peña de los Enamorados form the Site of the Dolmens of Antequera, are another of the must-see wonders of Antequera.
This complex, made up of the dolmens of Menga and Viera and the Tholos El Romeral, is one of the best examples of European megalithic architecture.
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these Neolithic megaliths, dating from between 3510 and 3020 BC, are one of the most important reasons to visit Antequera.
The Peña de los Enamorados, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, is a limestone rock that reaches an altitude of 874 metres. A feature that makes it especially famous in the province of Malaga is its face shape, resembling a woman or, with greater support, an Indian.
Of great archaeological wealth, as a result of its high historical occupation, this rock has various sites dating from the Lower Palaeolithic period onwards.
You will also learn about the legend of the deliberate death of the daughter of a Muslim king and a Christian commander, who decided to throw themselves down the gorge when their love was impossible. This, according to legend, brought about peace between Christians and Muslims.
Built in 1847, this bullring is one of the most characteristic places to see in Antequera. Located at one of the entrances to the city, this bullring celebrates its fairs in spring and August, although this does not prevent you from visiting it during the rest of the year.
Its capacity for 6150 spectators and 80 metres of exterior diameter, its architecture formed by Tuscan columns and semicircular arches, together with the gabled roof of ancient Arabic tiles, make the square one of the places to visit in the city.
It also has a restaurant and the Bullfighting Museum which make the bullring a place of general interest, achieving a certain fame for its use in the recording of advertisements and, especially, with the recording of a video clip by the international artist Madonna.
This palace, located in the historic centre of Antequera, is one of the most important places to see in Antequera, given that, in addition to its beautiful façade, it is the seat of the Antequera City Museum..
Of Baroque architecture and built with Antequera limestone, the ground floor and the main floor date from the 17th century. However, the lookout tower was added in the mid-13th century next to the attic. All of this means that the Palacio de Nájera has two parts that are totally distinguishable in time
Another element of special relevance is the cloistered courtyard, which has a square floor plan and is made up of 12 Tuscan columns, over which you will find brick arches.
Located over an ancient Nasrid gateway, the Arco de los Gigantes was built in 1585 on the initiative of a popular initiative with the aim of showing its rebirth through Roman remains found on the ground. For this reason, it is completed with the insertion of statues and different elements found in nearby Roman cities.
It was built by the architect Francisco de Azurriola and the builder Francisco Gutiérrez.
Its arch is seven metres high and is crowned by the original statue of Hercules, which gives it the other name by which it is known; the Arch of Hercules. It also contains a Latin dedication to King Philip II.
We are sure that a visit to Antequera will not be easy to forget for anyone, being a city that manages to fall in love easily. Its versatile tourist offer makes Antequera the ideal place to visit on your own or with your family, whatever your age.
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