5 Unforgettable Sights to See in Tangier
When you're in Tangier, Morocco, be sure to visit the Tangier Grand Mosque, the Grand Socco, the Forbes Museum of Tangier, the Rue Es-Siaghine, and the Colline du Charf.
Tangier, Morocco's premiere city in the northern coast, is the capital of the Tangier-Tetouan Region. Many ancient civilizations have resided here since the 5th century BC which contributes to the region's distinct cultural diversity. Added to this are wonderful tourist attractions you shouldn't miss visiting while you are in the city. Here are just a few of them:
Tangier Grand Mosque
The Tangier Grand Mosque is an elaborate mosque found in the central Tangier area. The site upon which it was built was a historical Portuguese cathedral on a Roman temple which was devoted for Hercules. It dates back as early as the Moulay Ismail era and was refurnished in 1815. This landmark was where Mohamed V made a historic speech in the Mendoubia Gardens.
Grand Socco
Literally means "the Great Square", it is a landmark located in the Medina area of central Tangier. Adjacent to the Grand Socco is the Petit Socco. It was given the name Place du Grand 9 Avril 1947 by Mohammed V in 1947 in relation to the 1947 Moroccan Independence. The square features a different array of commodities, such as second-hand goods, fruits, and spices. This particularly colorful market is more active at night.
Forbes Museum of Tangier
This museum was founded by the publisher, Malcolm Forbes, of the Forbes Magazine. It contains a huge collection of 115,000 statues of lead soldiers. It's displayed to portray the battles of Waterloo and Dien Bien Phu with matching lighting and sound effects. It is now the property of the government of Morocco and serves as a home for visiting diplomats and other notable foreign figures after Forbes' death in the year 1990.
Rue Es-Siaghine
Rue Es-Siaghine is a street in downtown Tangier. It was the main street of the city during the time of the Roman Empire rule. The street leads down into the Petit Socco in the Medina area, and the street today contains fancy cafes, bars, and some really cool shops.
Colline du Charf
Colline du Charf is a small hill overlooking the City of Tangier on the Mediterranean. It gives the tourists a wonderful view of the Tangier skyline and the Mediterranean coastline of Morocco. High-rise buildings are found on this hill which offers a better view on the city. Also located in this hill is the Syrian Mosque of Tangier.
Now get your camera ready and enjoy yourself while visiting these amazing sites. You will want to make you vacation trip to Tangier a memorable one.
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