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Hassan Tower
Melhor época para visitar
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.
Dicas para economizar
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.
Recomendado para
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Architecture lovers, Families
Planeje sua visita
1-2 hours
Sobre
Fatos rápidos: Apenas unos 44 metros de arenisca roja llegaron a elevarse de los 86 previstos, deteniéndose para siempre el día en que murió el sultán que lo ordenó en 1199. La sala de oración a la que da frente habría dado cabida a 20.000 fieles, y unas 200 columnas siguen yaciendo donde las arrojó el terremoto de 1755.
Destaques: Pasa los dedos por los capiteles tallados y seguirás arcos de herradura y patrones geométricos aún nítidos tras más de 800 veranos marroquíes. Unas 200 bases de columnas yacen exactamente donde las lanzó el terremoto, de modo que toda la explanada se lee como una fotografía congelada en pleno desastre.
Dicas de quem conhece
- 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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