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Hassan Tower, Morocco

From series “Famous unfinished buildings ”
Year: 1195. Height: 86 m.

There is a symbolic historical monument in the Moroccan city of Rabat. It remained unfinished. This is Hassan Tower. It was built by order of Emir Yaqub al-Mansur in 1195. It was planned to build a tower with a height of 86 meters. It was supposed to be the tallest Islamic building in the region when completed. However, it was possible to complete the tower only to 44 meters. Its construction stopped after the death of the Emir in 1199.

Hassan Tower, Morocco In addition to the tower itself, it was also planned to build a large mosque. But this project of the Emir was also not destined to be realized. The total area of the mosque according to the project was supposed to be about 25,000 square meters. Its construction also stopped after the death of the Emir. It was possible to build only part of the building. It was dismantled by locals afterward. They used stones to build their houses.

More than 250 columns and a lot of rubble are all that remains of the ancient mosque building today. Despite its incomplete construction, the Hassan Tower is considered one of the most beautiful minarets in the world today. It was built of rare pink sandstone. Decorative bas-reliefs adorn the tower. It is located in the heart of the historic district. Rabat's outstanding landmarks surround the tower. Many experienced tourists note that it is most interesting to admire the minaret at sunset. The rays of the setting sun make all its architectural features clearer at this time. Next - Santa Maria dello Spasimo


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Ministère des affaires étrangères ( Légalisation )' located in 0.76 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'le voilier tours car' is located in 0.2 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Garage auto zef' in 0.3 km
Supermarket: 'Bim' in 0.3 km
Parking: 'Golden Tulip Farah Rabat' in 0.21 km
Apotheek: 'PHARMACIE DE MAUSOLEE (SEKKAT IRARI NAIMA)' in 0.05 km
Police station: 'Commissariat Central' in 0.85 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Pizza des Gourmets' in 0.15 km
Railway station: 'Rabat Ville' in 1.3 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Sale Airport RBA - in 7 km
 »  Anfa Airport CAS - in 93 km
 »  Mohammed V Airport CMN - in 101 km
 »  Saiss Airport FEZ - in 170 km
 »  Ibn Batouta Airport TNG - in 206 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Hassan Tower

Hotel Rabat

Located in 0 km from Hassan Tower
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Rooms: 114
All the rooms come with en suite facilities, a minibar and a TV. They are decorated in earthy tones and Art Deco-style designs. Hotel Rabat boasts a … More: photo, rates and booking
Hôtel Texuda

Located in 1 km from Hassan Tower
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Rooms: 32
The air-conditioned rooms all include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with shower. Free Wi-Fi is available in all … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Oumlil

Located in 2 km from Hassan Tower
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Rooms: 100
Guest rooms at Hotel Oumil are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a telephone and a minibar. All rooms have a balcony and some … More: photo, rates and booking
Atlantic Agdal

Located in 3 km from Hassan Tower
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Rooms: 47
All the rooms in Atlantic Agdal have air conditioning, satellite TV and en suite bathroom with shower and bath. Breakfast is available every morning. … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Hassan Tower - Rabat

The capital of Morocco, in the past Rabat has been an important strategic point, and today it’s a popular beach resort. Visitors are traditionally amazed by rich greenery and numerous flower beds in the streets of Rabat. There are so many parks and gardens here that Rabat looks more like a huge nature reserve than a town. One can walk all day long on shady avenues and spacious parks, and look at amazing plants and beauty of flowers. The city has managed to keep several attractions that will help visitors to learn about the history of Rabat and find out many interesting details.

The ancient settlement Schella is a true sight of antiquity. The buildings here were built back in the 2nd century. Nowadays only a fragment of the District Wall, Abu Hassan Tomb, the mausoleum, Sala Ruins and the minaret remained from the village. All these constructions are considered real treasures of architecture. Hassan Mosque built in the 12th century is known as the main religious attraction. This is a massive and beautiful construction, which project has never been completed. The largest park of the city is called the Andalusian gardens. The park was opened in 1915. Today you can see beautiful orange groves, cypresses and plane trees, as well as many exotic flowers and trees in this park. The terraces of the garden are decorated with fountains and statues. Walk to the remote part of the garden and you will reach Museum of Moroccan Arts.
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