10 Top Architectural Landmarks in Rabat
Here are the architectural landmarks you cannot miss in Rabat.
1. Tour Hassan
Archaeological site
Started by the Almohads, Hassan Tower was intended to be the minaret for what the ruler, Yaqoub al-Mansour, wanted to be a majestic mosque. The beautiful and intricate designs on the tower, as well as the open and intriguing surroundings, make it a must-see. Just opposite lies a beautiful tomb of King Mohammad V and his two sons. Visitors will be entranced by the gold-leaf ceiling and captivating carvings that lie inside the plain white building.
2. Abul Hassan Medersa
School
This impressive building was built between 1333 and 1341 under the Marīnid Dynasty and was created to teach young boys about religion and science. The hand-carved ceilings and mosaics on the walls speak to the great artistry of the period. This school is a miniature of the amazing Medersa Bou Inania in Fez. The entrance fee is 10 MAD (£0.76).
3. Chellah
Cemetery
5. Royal Mausoleum of Mohamed V
Archaeological site
6. Kasbah of the Oudayas
Archaeological site
7. The Andalusian Gardens
Ruins
8. Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Rabat
Cathedral
This Catholic cathedral was built during the French protectorate in 1919 and was finished in 1921. Its architecture is a style from the 1930s that remains intact, just like many of the houses in that neighbourhood, which are now considered to be a cultural heritage. It’s still in use and open to the public.
9. The Royal Palace
Archaeological site
10. Medina
Market
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