Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco.

“The Koutoubia Mosque or Kutubiyya Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakesh. It is located in the southwest medina quarter. The mosque is ornamented with curved windows, a band of ceramic inlay, pointed merlons, and decorative arches; it has a large plaza with gardens, and is floodlit at night. The minaret, 77 metres (253 ft) in height, includes a spire and orbs. It was completed under the reign of the Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184 to 1199), and has inspired other buildings such as the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat.”

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