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Berbera Old Town
Beste tid å besøke
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.
Budsjettips
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.
Anbefalt for
Experienced travelers, Photographers and architecture enthusiasts, Seekers of non-touristy routes, Fans of the history of trade and navigation
Planlegg ditt besøk
2-3 hours
Om
Raske fakta: De trange gatene i Berbera bærer minner fra tiden da havnen var Somalias viktigste port for handel med Arabia og India. De lokale steinhusene med utskårne tredører husker skrittene til kjøpmenn som ankom på dhow over Adenbukta.
Høydepunkter: I gamlebyen finnes unike osmanske bad, hamam, som er over 150 år gamle og der du fortsatt kan kjenne varmen fra en ekte steinovn. Fra taket på en av de ødelagte kjøpmannsvillaene har du utsikt over en labyrint av smug der gutter sparker ball mellom murer som 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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