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Hassan Tower
Bedste tid at besøge
Arrive at opening in spring or fall, when low sun glows through the red sandstone and tour groups are thin. Golden hour before sunset suits photographers, since the tower faces west across the esplanade.
Budgettips
Entry to the esplanade, the tower, and the neighboring mausoleum costs nothing. Skip the touts offering guided walks near the gate, everything is visible on your own, and grab bottled water from a corner shop beforehand.
Anbefalet til
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Architecture lovers, Families
Planlæg dit besøg
1-2 hours
Om
Hurtige fakta: Kun omkring 44 meter af rød sandsten nåede nogensinde op mod de planlagte 86, og byggeriet stoppede for altid den dag, sultanen, der havde bestilt det, døde i 1199. Bedesalen, den vender ud mod, ville have haft plads til 20.000 bedende, og omkring 200 søjler ligger stadig, hvor jordskælvet i 1755 kastede dem omkuld.
Højdepunkter: Lad fingrene glide langs de udskårne kapitæler, og du vil følge hesteskobuer og geometriske mønstre, der stadig er skarpe efter mere end 800 marokkanske somre. Omkring 200 søjlestubbe ligger præcis, hvor jordskælvet slyngede dem hen, så hele esplanaden ligner et fotografi frosset midt i en katastrofe.
Insidertips
- Show up for the 8 am opening to shoot the esplanade before tour groups arrive.
- Fix on the long reflecting pool between the tower and the river for a clean mirrored silhouette.
- Wear a hat and sunscreen, the exposed paving stones offer no shade even in the morning.
- Add in the Mausoleum of Mohammed V next door to catch the Royal Guard in full dress uniform.
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