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Berbera Old Town
Bästa tid att besöka
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.
Rekommenderas för
Experienced travelers, Photographers and architecture enthusiasts, Seekers of non-touristy routes, Fans of the history of trade and navigation
Planera ditt besök
2-3 hours
Om
Snabba fakta: Berberas smala gator bevarar minnet av tiden då hamnen var Somalias främsta port för handel med Arabien och Indien. De lokala stenhusen med snidade trädörrar minns stegen från köpmän som anlände med dhow över Adenbukten.
Höjdpunkter: I gamla stan finns unika osmanska hamambad som är över 150 år gamla och där man fortfarande kan känna hettan från en äkta stenugn. Från taket på en av de förfallna köpmannavillorna har man utsikt över en labyrint av gränder där pojkar sparkar boll bland väggar som är 400 år gamla.
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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