Gates Bab ASOA
   Photo: Gate Bab ASOA

To get to the Marrakech Medina in several ways, but they all lead through the gates, most of which is the attraction of the imperial city of Marrakech. One of these gates are considered well-known gate of Bab ASOA - a real masterpiece of traditional Islamic architecture of XI century. The building was built in the old town in the XII century. by order of the Almohad sultans of the genus. In the XX century. Here it was held a grand restoration.

With Berber Bab ASOA translated as "sheep without horns". Initially, the construction of the gate consists of two towers. Ever since the towers were destroyed and turned as if to ram turned without horns. It is from here and there the modern name of the gate Bab ASOA.

In the past the gate of Bab ASOA used as the main entrance to the government, firmly fortified quarter. They are now considered to be one of the most important and interesting sights in the central square of Djemaa el Fna.

The gates were made strictly in Arabic style. The building includes several passing one another Moorish arches, arranged in a horseshoe shape and decorated with traditional Arabic patterns. It gives a complete architectural composition. As used in the construction of gates bluish tint limestone construction gives elegant look.

Special interest among tourists Stork, who had built her nest on the north side of the gate. Travelers photographed his no less hard than the ancient ornaments.

Gates Bab ASOA located near constant tours as nearby there are other interesting sights of Marrakech.

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