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Berbera Old Town
Najlepší čas na návštevu
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.
Tipy na rozpočet
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.
Odporúčané pre
Experienced travelers, Photographers and architecture enthusiasts, Seekers of non-touristy routes, Fans of the history of trade and navigation
Naplánujte si návštevu
2-3 hours
O
Rýchle fakty: Úzke uličky Berbery uchovávajú spomienku na časy, keď bol prístav hlavnou bránou Somálska pre obchod s Arábiou a Indiou. Miestne kamenné domy s vyrezávanými drevenými dverami si pamätajú kroky kupcov, ktorí sem prichádzali na dhow cez Adenský záliv.
Zaujímavosti: V Starom meste sa zachovali unikátne osmanské kúpele hamam, ktoré majú vyše 150 rokov a kde dodnes cítiť teplo skutočnej kamennej pece. Zo strechy jednej z rozpadnutých kupeckých víl je výhľad na labyrint uličiek, kde chlapci naháňajú loptu medzi stenami starými 400 rokov.
Insiderské tipy
- 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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