Kasbah of Tangier Soul ...
Separated by the Medina walls, the Kasbah, old Palace hotel overlooks the harbor and the city heights. It can be accessed by Bab El Hassa to find beautiful homes, the Palace of the Sultan "Dar el Mekhzen" coffee lovers Strait Andalusian music, the Museum of Moroccan Arts and Antiquities "Dar el ghorfa" where one can discover prehistoric and ancient remains of Tangier.
The palace hosts (Ex Museum Forbes)
Mendoub palace early in its construction it was converted into a museum by Malcom Forbes attracted avid contemporary history presented in the form of statuettes depicting the major battles (Waterloo, 1815, Dien Bien Phu, the battle of the Three Kings, armed crowds Sultan Abdel Malek). Now it was turned into the Guest House official brand transition to Tangier.
Dar el Mekhzen
Rebuilt in 1740, the palace is now the Museum of Moroccan Arts Tangier. It contains a fine collection of Moroccan craftsmanship. Bronzes and mosaics from the Roman sites of Lixus, Cotta, or Banasa Volubilis. That's what they said after the famous "navigation Venus" mosaic where the goddess throne among nymphs in the back of a ship cutting through the blue, almost transparent waters. The history of Tangier and its region is traced back to the first floor. In Room 3, devoted to ancient burial rites, next to the grave of a child buried in a jar and small sarcophagi lead, stands the amazing life-size model of a Carthaginian tomb. Finish the tour with the lovely Andalusian garden, where seems to sleep for eternity, an ancient necropolis restored.
The "El Hafa" coffee
It has existed since the 1920s This coffee with its unique site, is suspended from a cliff and installed on small terraces. The Beatles, Randy Weston, Sean Connery and many other celebrities have gone over there to enjoy a delicious mint tea, a specialty of these places.
The Cervantes Theatre
Opened in 1913, it was once the largest theater in North Africa. Its extraordinary architecture, its 1,400 seats, its machinery more efficient at the time, seduce the greatest artists, including Lola Flores was received there regularly.
The Grand Socco
The Grand Socco (from the Spanish meaning souk) is located at the entrance of the Medina. It is the busiest place in town. It is the former residence of Mendoub (representative of the Sultan). The German Embassy also took up residence there in the 1940s Today is a court whose garden is a beauty. Old trees bear witness to the history of the places mentioned.
Petit Socco
To follow in the footsteps of luminaries such as Paul Bowles, Jean Genet, Paul Morand or Pasolini, there is no better than a mint tea in small cafes Socco. There is also a large mosque built in the eighteenth century on the ruins of an old Portuguese Cathedral.
Saint Andrew Church
During the 1880s, a collection was held for the construction of this church. Andalusian style its finish is the work of artisans brought from Fez. Sultan Moulay Hassan I contributed to it by the donation of the land. In 1884, the tower was erected, its arch is inscribed with a prayer in Arabic.
Legation of the United States
This is the first American historical monument located outside the United States. It is a small palace, located in the heart of the Kasbah, offered in 1821 by Sultan Moulay Suleiman the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe. It was called "Consulate" until 1923, and then adopted the name of Legation. Today it houses a collection of paintings on Morocco as well as old maps including that of Leo Africanus.
This museum traces the history of American and Moroccan relations. One can discover a letter from George Washington to Moulay Abdellah. A collection of mirrors, works of Lecouteux, Ben Ali R'bati, the first Moroccan "Naive".
Duo suns on Tangier
In Tangier, two Caps overlook the two confused seas Cape Malabata which is oriented towards the rising sun and Cape Spartel who turns to the Atlantic and the sunset. To see: the blue hour Malabata where sky and sea merge into one light. Cap Spartel meanwhile particularly attracted to dusk. The horizon is so pink and fragrant plants. This Cape is the very tip of Africa. It is located not far from the famous caves of Hercules.
Caves of Hercules
Located 10 km from Tangier, it is natural and limestone caves in which the sea enters at high tide. According to Greek mythology, it was inside the cave Hercules found rest after the completion of his exploits.
the port
First national port for passenger traffic and international road transport. He knows a wide passenger traffic passengers over a million people per year.
Tangier is distinguished by its free zone, located directly on the port yards. It attracts loads with high added value. The ongoing rehabilitation works and port buildings, commissioning craft containers, preventive and routine maintenance of equipment, the introduction of the system working 16 continuous hours for general cargo and the 24 hours travelers, help to ensure the port of Tangier quality service.
The new city
The new city of Tangier's main artery Boulevard Pasteur, lined with modern buildings and residences. Amid these buildings opens a magnificent view of the harbor and the Bay of Tangier. The Tangier call it "Sour Al Maâgazine" or "Wall lazy."
Other places to discover
Gardens Mendoubia whose trees are older than eight centuries and the Mosque of Sidi BOUABID overlooking the medina minaret decorated with multicolored tiles. You should also visit the site of Faro, instead of France, the Bordj Hadjoui and Marshan neighborhood.
Separated by the Medina walls, the Kasbah, old Palace hotel overlooks the harbor and the city heights. It can be accessed by Bab El Hassa to find beautiful homes, the Palace of the Sultan "Dar el Mekhzen" coffee lovers Strait Andalusian music, the Museum of Moroccan Arts and Antiquities "Dar el ghorfa" where one can discover prehistoric and ancient remains of Tangier.
The palace hosts (Ex Museum Forbes)
Mendoub palace early in its construction it was converted into a museum by Malcom Forbes attracted avid contemporary history presented in the form of statuettes depicting the major battles (Waterloo, 1815, Dien Bien Phu, the battle of the Three Kings, armed crowds Sultan Abdel Malek). Now it was turned into the Guest House official brand transition to Tangier.
Dar el Mekhzen
Rebuilt in 1740, the palace is now the Museum of Moroccan Arts Tangier. It contains a fine collection of Moroccan craftsmanship. Bronzes and mosaics from the Roman sites of Lixus, Cotta, or Banasa Volubilis. That's what they said after the famous "navigation Venus" mosaic where the goddess throne among nymphs in the back of a ship cutting through the blue, almost transparent waters. The history of Tangier and its region is traced back to the first floor. In Room 3, devoted to ancient burial rites, next to the grave of a child buried in a jar and small sarcophagi lead, stands the amazing life-size model of a Carthaginian tomb. Finish the tour with the lovely Andalusian garden, where seems to sleep for eternity, an ancient necropolis restored.
The "El Hafa" coffee
It has existed since the 1920s This coffee with its unique site, is suspended from a cliff and installed on small terraces. The Beatles, Randy Weston, Sean Connery and many other celebrities have gone over there to enjoy a delicious mint tea, a specialty of these places.
The Cervantes Theatre
Opened in 1913, it was once the largest theater in North Africa. Its extraordinary architecture, its 1,400 seats, its machinery more efficient at the time, seduce the greatest artists, including Lola Flores was received there regularly.
The Grand Socco
The Grand Socco (from the Spanish meaning souk) is located at the entrance of the Medina. It is the busiest place in town. It is the former residence of Mendoub (representative of the Sultan). The German Embassy also took up residence there in the 1940s Today is a court whose garden is a beauty. Old trees bear witness to the history of the places mentioned.
Petit Socco
To follow in the footsteps of luminaries such as Paul Bowles, Jean Genet, Paul Morand or Pasolini, there is no better than a mint tea in small cafes Socco. There is also a large mosque built in the eighteenth century on the ruins of an old Portuguese Cathedral.
Saint Andrew Church
During the 1880s, a collection was held for the construction of this church. Andalusian style its finish is the work of artisans brought from Fez. Sultan Moulay Hassan I contributed to it by the donation of the land. In 1884, the tower was erected, its arch is inscribed with a prayer in Arabic.
Legation of the United States
This is the first American historical monument located outside the United States. It is a small palace, located in the heart of the Kasbah, offered in 1821 by Sultan Moulay Suleiman the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe. It was called "Consulate" until 1923, and then adopted the name of Legation. Today it houses a collection of paintings on Morocco as well as old maps including that of Leo Africanus.
This museum traces the history of American and Moroccan relations. One can discover a letter from George Washington to Moulay Abdellah. A collection of mirrors, works of Lecouteux, Ben Ali R'bati, the first Moroccan "Naive".
Duo suns on Tangier
In Tangier, two Caps overlook the two confused seas Cape Malabata which is oriented towards the rising sun and Cape Spartel who turns to the Atlantic and the sunset. To see: the blue hour Malabata where sky and sea merge into one light. Cap Spartel meanwhile particularly attracted to dusk. The horizon is so pink and fragrant plants. This Cape is the very tip of Africa. It is located not far from the famous caves of Hercules.
Caves of Hercules
Located 10 km from Tangier, it is natural and limestone caves in which the sea enters at high tide. According to Greek mythology, it was inside the cave Hercules found rest after the completion of his exploits.
the port
First national port for passenger traffic and international road transport. He knows a wide passenger traffic passengers over a million people per year.
Tangier is distinguished by its free zone, located directly on the port yards. It attracts loads with high added value. The ongoing rehabilitation works and port buildings, commissioning craft containers, preventive and routine maintenance of equipment, the introduction of the system working 16 continuous hours for general cargo and the 24 hours travelers, help to ensure the port of Tangier quality service.
The new city
The new city of Tangier's main artery Boulevard Pasteur, lined with modern buildings and residences. Amid these buildings opens a magnificent view of the harbor and the Bay of Tangier. The Tangier call it "Sour Al Maâgazine" or "Wall lazy."
Other places to discover
Gardens Mendoubia whose trees are older than eight centuries and the Mosque of Sidi BOUABID overlooking the medina minaret decorated with multicolored tiles. You should also visit the site of Faro, instead of France, the Bordj Hadjoui and Marshan neighborhood.
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