Bab-Agnew Photo: Bab-Agnew

To get to Marrakesh Medina in several ways, but they all lead through the gates, most of which is the landmark of the Imperial city of Marrakech. One such gate is considered the famous gate Bab-Agnau – a real masterpiece of Islamic architecture of XI century the Building was built in the Old town in the XII century by order of the sultans of the kind of Almohad. In XX century there was held a Grand restoration.

With Berber Bab-Agnew translates as "sheep without horns. Initially, the construction of the gate was two towers. Since the towers were destroyed, and turned out like sheep have done it without the horns. It is hence the modern name of Bab-Agnew.

In the past Bab-Agnew was used as the main entrance to the government, securely fortified quarter. Currently they are one of the most important and interesting sights of the city's Central square Djemaa El-Fna.

The gates were made strictly in Arabic style. The construction includes several pass into one another Moorish arches, built in the form of a horseshoe and decorated with traditional Arabic patterns. It gives a complete architectural composition. Used in the construction of the gate bluish limestone, makes the building look elegant.

Of particular interest for tourists is the stork, which had built its nest on the North side of the gate. Travelers photographing him no less assiduously than ancient ornaments.

Bab-Agnau are located in the area of permanent travelers, since there are other interesting attractions of Marrakech.

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