One of the main attractions of the Moroccan capital Rabat is famous Hassan Tower. In the XII century. Sultan Yaqub al-Mansur decided to build a new residence in Rabat to the mosque, which was to become the most magnificent building in the Islamic world. Construction of the mosque began in 1195 It was built of pink stone. The main decoration of the mosque served as the pointed arches and decorative bas-relief in the form of a lattice.

At that time, the mosque Hassan had three courtyards, more than 400 columns and 16 doors. Its total area was to be more than 25 thousand sq. M. m. The steps of the minaret were arranged so that the sultan would rise to the top of it, without dismounting from his horse. But the dream of Sultan never fulfilled. Unfortunately, in 1199 Yacoub al-Mansour died before they reach the end of construction work. After the death of Sultan construction stopped. After a while the building was dismantled. All that's left of it - is the wreckage about 260 columns and built the minaret tower. In 1956 the locals declared the minaret of a national shrine.

The height of the four-sided tower Hassan is 44 m, and was planned more than 60 m. The upper levels of the tower are decorated with patterns, the lower levels and corners smooth. The main decoration is its pointed arches.

Particularly striking the tower during sunset, when the sun's rays in an extraordinary manner emphasize its silhouette. Today, Hassan Tower in Rabat, is a symbol of the capital of Morocco.