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Málaga Cathedral: Ticket price, opening hours & visitor guide (2026)

Planning to visit Malaga Cathedral? This is your 2026 visitor guide, including ticket prices, opening hours, and essential tips for touring La Manquita. Málaga Cathedral has one tower instead of two, which earned it the affectionate nickname "La Manquita" – the one-armed lady. When I…

Practical guide to visiting Durham Cathedral: hours, access and what not to miss

Durham Cathedral is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture and packed with spiritual heritage. Here’s a useful guide, newly updated in January 2026, to help first-time visitors plan a rewarding visit. It includes opening times, accessibility, the tower climb and museum details, plus parking and transport,…

St Wenceslas Chapel, Prague: Ticket prices, hours & 2026 visitor guide

The St Wenceslas Chapel in Prague is one of the most richly decorated Gothic chapels in Europe, located in St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, Czechia. This 2026 visitor guide gives direction for visiting, including how to gain access, when it's open, ticketing options, what…

Córdoba’s Mezquita: The strangest building in the world?

A mosque converted into a cathedral, the Mezquita in Córdoba, Spain, is a mesmerising field of archways. Entering Córdoba’s Mezquita The grand patio of Córdoba’s Mezquita is a vision of all that is lovely about Andalucia. The centuries-old walls surround orange trees bearing fruit, and…

The Almudena Cathedral in Madrid, Spain.

Visiting the Almudena Cathedral, Madrid: Hours, prices & top tips

The Almudena Cathedral (Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena) is the seat of the Archdiocese of Madrid, located opposite the Royal Palace in the city centre of Madrid, Spain. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and practical tips to…