A new glass roof is currently being added to the famous cathedral in Malaga city to address a long-term problem with a leak.

Work on the roof is “progressing well” and should be completed in 12 month’s time, Typically Spanish reports.

The new glass structure is being built above the existing roof to give the cathedral more protection from the elements, with funding provided by a joint agreement between Malaga City Hall and the Junta de Andalucia.

According to the website, the 22 domes in the roof area of the cathedral will be preserved during the renovation work.

Built during the 17th century, Malaga Cathedral is known affectionately as La Manquita - loosely translated as ‘the one armed woman’ - by local people in the Costa del Sol city. This is because the building only has one tower, despite the original plans featuring two.

Combining elements of Renaissance and Baroque styles, the interior of the cathedral contains statues of saints carved by Pedro de Mena, one of Spain’s most revered craftsmen who spent several years of his life in Malaga.

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