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Hassan Tower or Tour Hassan is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat, Morocco. It was commissioned by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, the third Caliph of the Almohad Caliphate, near the end of the 12th century.
attractions: Mausoleum of Mohammed V, La Tour Hassan Palace, Hassan II Bridge, Corniche Bouregreg, Rabat Corniche, Hassan tour spacious square monument, restaurants: Restaurant La Capitale, Dawliz Art & Spa, McDonald's Bab Al Bahr, Al Marsa - paella, The Marina Steakhouse Restaurant, Restaurant Marea, Pizza des Gourmets, Il Giardino, Restaurant Marocain Dar Safran, Restaurant Alaska
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Hassan Tower or Tour Hassan is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat, Morocco. It was commissioned by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, the third Caliph of the Almohad Caliphate, near the end of the 12th century.
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🇬🇧 Save this 1-Day itinerary for Rabat: 1️⃣ Start your day at the Hassan Tower & Mausoleum of Mohammed V before it gets busy throughout the day 👉 Entry is free Opening times: Daily 8 am - 6 pm (It is closed from noon to 2 pm for tourists) 2️⃣ Next stop is a walk over the old market of Rabat 3️⃣ Andalusian Gardens 👉Entry is free Opening times: Wednesday to Monday: 10 am - 5:30 pm 4️⃣ Kasbah des Oudayas 👉 Behind the walls of the fortress you will find picturesque narrow alleys and blue-washed houses. 5️⃣ End your day with a walk along the promenade and a view over the river Bou-Regreg. Other things to do in Rabat: 👉 Visit the Chellah, the ruins of an ancient city (unfortunately it was closed when we visited) 👉 Dar El-Makhzen, the residence of Kind Mohammed VI. Unlike other Moroccan royal palaces, you can visit the grounds, Opening times aren’t posted though, so you have to stop by and give it a shot. Don’t forget to bring your passport! * 🇩🇪 Speichert euch diese 1-Tagesroute für Rabat: 1️⃣ Beginnt euren Tag am Hassan-Turm und dem Mausoleum von Mohammed V., bevor es hier im Laufe des Tages zu voll wird. 👉 Der Eintritt ist frei Öffnungszeiten: Täglich 8 - 18 Uhr (außer von 12 bis 14 Uhr) 2️⃣ Nächster Halt ist ein Spaziergang über den alten Markt von Rabat 3️⃣ Andalusische Gärten 👉 Eintritt ist frei Öffnungszeiten: Mittwoch bis Montag: 10 Uhr - 17:30 Uhr 4️⃣ Kasbah des Oudayas 👉 Hinter den Mauern der Festung findet ihr wunderschöne enge Gassen und blau getünchte Häuser. 5️⃣ Beendet euren Tag mit einem Spaziergang entlang der Promenade und einem Blick auf den Bou-Regreg. Weitere Dinge, die ihr in Rabat unternehmen könnt: 👉 Besucht die Chellah, die Ruinen einer mittelalterlichen Stadt (leider war sie bei unserem Besuch geschlossen) 👉 Dar El-Makhzen, die Residenz von König Mohammed VI. Im Gegensatz zu anderen marokkanischen Königspalästen könnt ihr das Gelände besichtigen, allerdings sind die Öffnungszeiten nicht öffentlich, ihr müsst also einfach auf gut Glück vorbeikommen. Und vergesst nicht, euren Reisepass mitzubringen! #moroccovacations #rabatcity #africatravel #exploreafrica
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The Hassan Tower is one of the historical religious monuments, located in the Moroccan Rabat region, and the silo is a magnet for many Moroccan visitors and tourists, because it is an authentic Islamic architectural symbol, and it has a heritage and civilization value overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It was built in the era of the Almohad state, by order From Ya`qub Al-Mansour in 593 AH in 1197 AD. Hassan's silo occupied the first place in terms of size during his reign, but the construction of this silo was not completed after his death, and it was exposed to many circumstances that led to its demise, such as the earthquake that struck Rabat in 1755 AD, but it was rebuilt in 1962 by order of King Muhammad. Fifth. The silo was built from materials that were used in the construction of Andalusia in Morocco, and materials capable of withstanding and resisting the humidity coming from the Atlantic Ocean were chosen, such as carved stone, sandstone, and plaster, which mainly consists of lime, then marble and wood, and was supplied with water from Ain Agboula, through channels built by Youssef Al-Mansour. The dimensions of the Hassan silo are square in shape, its length is about forty-four meters, and it includes many stairs that reach up, and its yard includes many circular-shaped marble columns beautifully carved in addition to many fountains decorated with Islamic shapes and drawings that reflect a clear and vivid picture of High Islamic art, as it has two main doors, and in front of each door there are two Moroccan knights wearing traditional Moroccan clothes, riding two horses. The silo has a garden that includes many roses, flowers and trees, and fountains that are traditionally designed, and many traditional old lamps, so the visitor of the silo at night sees the magic of heritage, especially with the lighting directed at the silo, and it overlooks the mouth of the Bouregreg River, and a large mosque stands in front of it Prayer is held in it, and this mosque is one of the largest historical mosques in the Islamic world. This mosque was built in the traditional way, but each of its doors and walls were decorated with marble, carved stone and copper, which gave it an Islamic spirituality
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Rabat Hassan Tower: It is part of what was to be the second largest mosque after Smarra in Iraq. What is left, the minaret or tower still impressive to see and of course photograph!! The construction of the mosque to which the tower was essential, started in 1195 as a celebration to the victory against the Spanish Christians in Alarcos. History tells us that the Great Earthquake destroyed the mosque hall, which the ceiling was made out of cedar, in1775. This is the same earthquake that destroyed another one of my favorite city, Lisbon in Portugal. The restoration of the columns and the tower gives one a glance of its size. Though it looks simple, it is considered one of the most intricate of all Almohad structures. This rectangular construction, which was intended to be 88-meters high, echoes the admiration, which Moroccans had for mosques since the dawn of the Islam Religion. In fact, this façade reminded me of another structure patterns I saw recently, the great Mosque of Cordoba. If you are interested on architecture and History, the Rabat Tower is a must seen. It is free and it makes a good background for photographs. In 1995 the tower became a UNESCO world heritage site. Remove bigotry from your life and travel!!
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La tour Hassan est une tour emblématique de Rabat, capitale du Maroc, constituant le minaret d'une mosquée du XIIe siècle inachevée.Le sultan Yacoub El Mansour de la dynastie des Almohades projetait de construire la plus grande mosquée du monde musulman, après celle de Samara en Irak. On ignore beaucoup de choses de cette œuvre gigantesque à commencer par son nom dont on ne connaît pas l'origine : nom du lieu, nom d'une tribu ou nom du maître d’œuvre. Pour certains historiens du XVIIIe siècle, notamment espagnols, l'architecte serait un dénommé Jabir ibn Aflah, latinisé au XVIe siècle sous le nom de Guever, Sévillan mort vers l'an 1197 qui aurait conçu à l'identique la Giralda de Séville, la Koutoubia de Marrakech et le minaret de la mosquée Hassan de Rabat. Cette hypothèse n'a jamais été confirmée. Pour la grande majorité des historiens2, l'architecte Ahmad Ben Baso, concepteur de la mosquée Koutoubia et de la Giralda de Séville, sous le même modèle, est aussi l'architecte de la tour Hassan. Une tierce hypothèse plus logique retient la coopération de plusieurs architectes dont les plus éminents sont Ahmad Ben Baso et Jabir Ibn Aflah. La seule certitude historique est la date de début des travaux, 1196, et le nom du commanditaire. Les travaux furent abandonnés après la mort du sultan Yacoub El Mansour, en 1199. Le minaret devait culminer à plus de 60 m, mais n'atteignit que 44,3 m. La mosquée Hassâne ou Hassan fut donc improprement appelée tour Hassan. La colonnade de l'édifice fut endommagée lors du tremblement de terre de Lisbonne de 1755, qui détruisit entièrement le dôme de la tour. La tour Hassan est construite avec une pierre de couleur rouge dans le style caractéristique des palais et édifices religieux du Maroc. À l’intérieur, pas d'escaliers typiques des minarets mais des rampes d’accès permettant au muezzin d’arriver au sommet à cheval pour l’appel à la prière. Avec ses quatre façades sculptées dans la pierre, chacune avec une ornementation différente, la tour Hassan ressemble beaucoup au minaret de la Koutoubia, à Marrakech, ou à la Giralda de Séville, en Espagne. Près du minaret, on peut découvrir les vestiges de la mosquée inachevée avec ses murs en ruines et près de 200 colonnes qui devaient soutenir le toit de l’édifice. Ces colonnes furent pratiquement toutes détruites lors du tremblement de terre de 1755. Son site a été choisi pour ériger, de 1961 à 1971, le mausolée Mohammed-V où reposent4 le roi Mohammed V (décédé en 1961) et ses fils : le prince Moulay Abdallah (décédé en 1983) ; le roi Hassan II (décédé en 1999). Au pied de la tour, deux larges escaliers permettent d'accéder au tombeau du soldat inconnu, situé sur le sol de l'ancienne mosquée.
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Hassan Tower, located in Rabat, Morocco, is a famous historical landmark. Its construction began in the late 12th century under the orders of Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour of the Almohad dynasty, who planned to build the largest mosque in the Islamic world at the time. Although the mosque was never completed due to the Sultan’s death, the tower remains a symbol of the architectural ambition of that era. The tower stands about 44 meters tall, though it was originally intended to reach 80 meters. Built from red sandstone, Hassan Tower features unique architectural decorations that reflect the distinctive Andalusian-Moroccan style. Today, Hassan Tower is one of the most visited landmarks in Morocco, located next to the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, which holds the tombs of King Mohammed V, his sons King Hassan II, and Prince Abdullah.
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Tour Hassan is a famous historical landmark located in Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. It is known for its impressive minaret, which was built in the 12th century and is one of the tallest in the world. Visitors can tour the Tour Hassan complex and explore its beautiful gardens, which offer stunning views of the city and the nearby Mausoleum of Mohammed V. The complex also includes the remains of a mosque that was never completed, as well as several other historic buildings and monuments. If you're interested in visiting Tour Hassan, I recommend checking out the official website for more information on opening hours, admission fees, and guided tours. You can also find plenty of travel guides and resources online to help you plan your visit to this iconic Moroccan landmark.
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