The Museum of Art Council, hereinafter MAD, is located in the Museo Casa de Los Colarte, located in the city of Antequera, forms a single location to house the artistic pieces that make up the collection that, for years, the Provincial Malaga has been acquiring works that today are preserved in various buildings in the [...]
FACTORIES ADMITTING GROUP VISITS: CONVENTO DE LAS DESCALZAS (The Discalced Carmelites Convent) Address: Plaza de las Descalzas, 3 Telephone: (0034) 952 84 19 77 Visiting Hours: From Monday to Friday: 9.00 am to 14.00 – 16.30 to 19.30 Saturday, Sunday and religious holidays: 9.00 am to 12.00 – 16.30 to 19.30 http://museoconventualantequera.com/que-hacemos/ CONVENTO DE BELÉN [...]
“The Textile Industry in Antequera” The textile industry in Antequera has been backed up with documentary evidence since the late 15th century. After a time, wood manufacturing become its main activity, although it kept a minor production of silk and linen. By the middle of the 18th century, the total of employees working in this [...]
Come to discover our beautiful Antequera town and you won’t be able to help feeling enchanted and delighted from the first moment. Our guides will show you the most interesting places: The Antequera Dolmens, the Arab Citadel (Alcazaba), the Royal Collegiate, El Torcal, El Carmen Church... We have designed several tours so that your guided [...]
The exhibition gathers many original pieces related to the old textile factories of the town which were a reference in this sector by middle of 19th Century, although the beginning of this kind of activity is placed in 15th century. By offering a complete view of the technical, economic and social aspect of this important [...]
Discover the city with the best historic heritage of Málaga by the hand of an official guide with more than 20 years of experience. You will know the the history, legends, popular habits...all what is part of the culture of Antequera.
Antequera is proud to be the center of Andalusia. The landmark in the Plaza de San Sebastián refers to this fact: during thousands of years different civilizations have passed through the old city. The column of red Torcal marble has an inscription about Antequera's central location throughout history, as demonstrated by the 'Via Domiciana Augusta', [...]
Vicente Moreno Baptista. (Antequera (Málaga) 7 January 1773- Granada, 10 August 1810). On the 12 June 1792, he joined the army as distinguished soldier in the Fix Regiment of Málaga, being posted to the War of Rosellon. On the 30 September 1795, he was promoted to Cadet of his regiment and on the 1 April 1799 [...]
Antequera wishes to extend its monument-tourist offer by opening the Barbicans Promenade in the Citadel of the Town. It is a fortified wall of small height located at the foot of the main one, where the soldiers defended the fortress from being laid siege. The new route starts in the White Tower and finishes nearly [...]
Southern Track specializes in high quality sport and activity holidays. We offer a great variety of activities suitable for all levels of fitness. Our professional guides are all English speaking. Our activities include hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, running and triathlon. Come and join us for a local race to experience the authentic Andalucian country [...]
