Picturesque palaces and squares, the historical district Medina which is of ultimate beauty, magnificent religious buildings and complexes as well as numerous museums of Marrakesh are the main landmarks and sights of this city annually attracting millions of tourists from all over the world. One of the most impressive architectural landmarks is the Bahia Palace. It was constructed in the 19th century and long served as a residence of the Grand Vizier. The upscale building is executed in keeping to the best ethnic traditions. The Palace stuns the visitors with its luxury interior and plenty of antique decorations.
The Palace is set in the large garden deserving tourists’ attention. The garden features the rarest plants, picturesque cozy enclosures with alcoves as well fountains added with original statuary groups. The most significant landmark of the city is the Koutoubia Mosque (the Kutubiyya Mosque). This is the largest and the highest building in the city of Marrakesh being seen almost from any spot of the area. All the city guests may explore the religious landmark and enjoy its ancient prayer towers being perfectly preserved till nowadays.
The Medina district features numerous unique historical landmarks and sights. This is the place of the magnificent Ali Ben Youseff Mosque built in the 12th century as well as the Mouassine Mosque of the 16th century. Though the people of other confessions are not allowed to enter the territory of the Mosques still thousands f tourists visiting the religious landmarks to embrace the beauty and magnificence of the buildings.
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