Decorative vault of church | Cathedral of Malaga | Spain | travelphotography by Laura Dijkslag

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by Laura Dijkslag

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During my travels, holidays and city trips, I love to visit churches, cathedrals and mosques. Besides being beautiful buildings, these are often one of the few that have stood the test of time. Religious buildings have been well maintained over the centuries and are well preserved.

During my city trip to the Spanish city of Malaga, I visited the La Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación (also called "La Manquita" the one-armed woman) and enjoyed the many details in the vaults, pillars and chapels. This picture shows a ceiling with a chandelier hanging from it right from below.

Málaga Cathedral, also known as La Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación, has impressive Gothic cross-ribbed vaults. These vaults consist of intersecting ribs that support the structure and distribute the weight of the roof to specific points, allowing larger open spaces without additional buttresses. The ribs are often decorated with decorative elements and richly ornamented keystones, creating a sense of height and space typical of Gothic architecture. Although the cathedral is largely built in Renaissance style, the mix of Gothic and Renaissance styles reflects a unique period of transition. The cross-rib vaults are both functional and aesthetic, contributing to the impressive atmosphere of the cathedral, while also containing religious symbolism that brings the faithful closer to the divine.