In the capital of Morocco, Rabat, plenty of interesting places that should be visited to expand their horizons, as well as to better understand the history of the country where you are traveling. The city, founded in the XII century, may not have an old facility representing cultural and historical interest.
Khasan Tower / Tour Hassan
In 1095, the founder and ruler of Rabat Yakub-El Mansur decided to surprise the entire Muslim world, the construction of the largest mosque in the world. The estimated dimensions of this religious structure should be as follows that all soldiers of the ruler could pray in the mosque hall at the same time. Alas ... this grand planned plans were not destined to come true. After a very mysterious death of Yakub, the construction was immediately abandoned, only one Khasan Tower was left, which is now historical landmark, and since 1956 and the national shrine. You can go here perfectly calmly and free.
Mausoleum Mohammed V / Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Rabat, Morocco - at this address is another architectural masterpiece of the city. Mausoleum was raised about 10 years. Grateful sons, decided to perpetuate the memory of their father Mohammed V, educeing this architectural monument, in the form of a mausoleum, very similar to the Tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. Money for construction did not regret - Marble was brought from Italy. After the time and sons themselves buried next to his father.
Archaeological Museum / Le Museo Archologique
This museum located at: 23 Rue Brihi, Rabat, Morocco, contains the largest collection of ancient artifacts, in the country. Unique and unique in kind, exhibits are found only on the territory of Morocco various archaeological exhibits belonging to Mousser and Atherski culture, which existed at least 6 thousand years ago.
The whole collection is divided by themes. For example, in the exhibition hall representing a prehistoric era, you can explore the unique remains of the people of the Paleolithic. In the hall, the times of the Great Roman Empire, you will see many sculptures that are highly artistic works, as well as a large number of bronze jewelry. To see all this magnificence, you will have to pay for the entrance ticket for an adult - 10 Moroccan dirhams (about 1.2 dollars). Museum Operation: Daily, starting from 9.00 hours to 11.30 hours, then a long lunch break, after lunch, opens from 14.30 to 17.30 hours.
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Temple
Morocco, various religions and this Christian temple located at Akkan, Pi are completely quietly. BAB TAMESNA, this is confirmation. A very interesting story (similar to a beautiful fairy tale) appearance in a distant country, the Orthodox Church, which local parishioners will tell you. This religious structure was built in the Mauritan style in 1927. If there is free time, go through the cemetery located next to the temple. Here you will see the graves of wonderful people, such as: Prince Dolgoruky, Countess Sheremetyeva. There is here and the grave of the son of Graph Lion Tolstoy - Mikhail.