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Berbera Old Town
Bedste tid at besøge
Early morning from 7 to 9, before the sun starts beating down mercilessly and the streets are free of crowds of locals rushing to work. From November to February the weather is most comfortable for walks.
Budgettips
Entry to the Old City is free, but local schoolchildren often offer themselves as guides for a couple of dollars. Bring small bills with you; neither cards nor change for large notes are accepted here.
Anbefalet til
Experienced travelers, Photographers and architecture enthusiasts, Seekers of non-touristy routes, Fans of the history of trade and navigation
Planlæg dit besøg
2-3 hours
Om
Hurtige fakta: Berberas smalle gader gemmer på minder fra dengang, havnen var Somalias vigtigste port for handel med Arabien og Indien. De lokale stenhuse med udskårne trædøre husker skridtene fra handelsmænd, der ankom med dhau-både over Adenbugten.
Højdepunkter: I den gamle bydel findes unikke osmanniske hamam-bade, som er over 150 år gamle, og hvor man stadig kan mærke varmen fra en ægte stenovn. Fra taget af en af de forfaldne købmandsvillaer er der udsigt over en labyrint af gyder, hvor drenge spiller fodbold blandt mure, der er 400 år gamle.
Insidertips
- Wear closed-toe shoes. Goats and trash roam among the stones, and sandals will not protect you from dust and sharp edges.
- Take photos of the carved wooden doors on Sheikh Mahmud Street. These are the oldest and most richly decorated examples in the city.
- Skip the main mosque interior if you are not a Muslim. You will not be let in anyway, but the facade with its 19th century minaret is worth examining.
- Agree on the price with local guides before the tour starts, not after. The usual rate is 3-5 dollars per hour.
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