Dates back to the 18th century. It is a water deposit that belonged to the Palace Galvez, birthplace of Bernardo de Galvez, born in 1746 and important Spanish political and military that had a role...
Known for hosting in its territory the Real Fábrica de Naipes (Royal Playing Card Factory) of Spain, Macharaviaya celebrates every 4 July US independence festivities. A celebration with clear American inspiration that is justified in the village's own historical happening. For this reason, Macharaviaya is twinned with the US city of Pensacola.
NOT TO BE MISSED IN MACHARAVIAYA
MONUMENTS
Macharaviaya owes the creation of the Real Fábrica de Naipes to the Gálvez. With it the village experienced a great commercial boom, due to its monopoly on selling card decks in America. For its impressive economic progress, this village became known as 'Little Madrid'. The factory ceased operations in 1815 and the building was converted into housing.
The Museo de los Gálvez is dedicated to the family that led to Macharaviaya's development and to the history of this town in the Axarquía. Its facilities also host contemporary art and the headquarters of the villa's Cultural Week.
In appreciation of this same family, at the entrance of Macharaviaya el Templete de los Gálvez, from the eighteenth century was erected, as well as a fountain with the bust of Bernardo de Gálvez, for the role he played in the War of American Independence.
Macharaviaya's oldest monument is the Church of San Jacinto. It was founded in the sixteenth century, even before the town was constituted, although it was rebuilt in 1783. Hence its design replicates the canons of classical baroque style. The renovation work was made possible thanks to the patronage of the Gálvez family. Some members lie in the pantheon located in the basement of the temple, along with sculptures representing them.
Three kilometres from Macharaviaya, in the hamlet of Benaque, you can visit the church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación. It is a Mudejar style temple built in the XVI century on an ancient mosque that preserves the minaret, converted into a belfry.
Very close is the birthplace of Salvador Rueda, with furniture, books and personal belongings of the poet who is considered the precursor of Spanish modernism.
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Image Image General Information - Cultural Significance of the Site: High - Scenic Value of the Site: High - State of Conservation: Medium - Kind of Works: Farmstead where raisins are produced. - Stage of the...
Image A Mudejar style church from the 16th century. Its tower is square and has a belfry on the last tier that has half-round arches all around. It was the old prayer tower of the old mosque that sat on...
Image This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
Image Macharaviaya is of Arabic origin as is its name, which is derived from the phonetic transcription "Machar Ibn Yahya", which means "el prado o la alquerîa de Abu Yahya" (the meadow or the farmhouse...
Image It name comes from the phonetic transcription of “marcher ibn Yahya” meaning Yahya’s son’s farm. Name of its inhabitants: Macharatungos. Famous personalities: Josê Gálvez y Gallardo ,...