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Alcazaba vs Castillo de Gibralfaro
Both Alcazaba and Castillo de Gibralfaro are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Alcazaba ranks significantly higher than Castillo de Gibralfaro. Alcazaba is ranked #2 in Malaga with positive reviews from 3 reviews including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Alcazaba
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C Alcazabilla s/n, 29015 Malaga
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Fodor's
"Just beyond the ruins of a Roman theater on Calle Alcazabilla stands Málaga's greatest monument."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The caliphal horseshoe arches, courtyards and bubbling fountains are evocative."
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The Telegraph
"Strategically situated overlooking the sea and the city, the Alcazaba is a fortress, built in the 11th century by Malaga’s Arab rulers, which also served as a palace."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Built from 1040 onwards on a hill dominating the town, the fortress is one of the largest Muslim military buildings preserved in Spain."
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The Guardian
"The gentle climb from the old town, through the gardens with their soothing fountains, transports me to Moorish Andalucía. The view across the city...from the top is definitely worh the climb."
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Castillo de Gibralfaro
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Cmno Gibralfaro s/n, 29016 Malaga
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Fodor's
"Surrounded by magnificent vistas and floodlit at night, these fortifications were built for Yusuf I in the 14th century."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One remnant of Málaga’s Islamic past is the craggy ramparts of the Castillo de Gibralfaro, spectacularly located high on the hill overlooking the city."
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Frommer's
"The ruins of this Moorish castle-fortress crown a hill overlooking Málaga and the Mediterranean...views are spectacular"
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