A true gem of Islamic architecture, the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech, served as the model of the Giralda in Seville. The magnificent tower is the highest building in the city, standing at 230 ft. As it is the case with every mosque, only Muslims may enter their place of worship, including the minaret.
Comments (9)
Gorgeous photo! I am sure you know my question...can you climb it (not specifically you as I know you wouldn't) but is it open to the public to climb?
Posted by girasoli | February 12, 2009 10:26 PM
Posted on February 12, 2009 22:26
My goodness, That's really great!
Posted by Leslie | February 13, 2009 3:51 AM
Posted on February 13, 2009 03:51
Gorgeous phot, Maria!
Dusk is my favorite time of the day.
Posted by candi | February 13, 2009 6:52 AM
Posted on February 13, 2009 06:52
Hi Maria, wow! This is a stunning photo! And thank you for the explanation of the minaret.
Thank you so much for posting this beautiful photo. Have a great weekend Maria!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | February 13, 2009 8:28 AM
Posted on February 13, 2009 08:28
What a stunning photo, Maria!
Posted by sandrac | February 13, 2009 11:21 AM
Posted on February 13, 2009 11:21
This is an incredible picture!
Posted by Jerry | February 13, 2009 3:04 PM
Posted on February 13, 2009 15:04
That's a very beautiful photo. And now I've got that CSNY song "Marrakesh Express" running thru my head. :)
Posted by Annie | February 14, 2009 6:52 AM
Posted on February 14, 2009 06:52
What a beautiful shot!
Posted by Eden | February 14, 2009 7:28 PM
Posted on February 14, 2009 19:28
Oh my, Maria that is a gorgeous, glowing photo, thanks for posting it!
Love the Babouches in the previous entry. And the colourful stalls are gorgeous. If these are the sorts of things one is tempted by, I don't blame you for planning to take an empty suitcase on your next trip! :)
Posted by Anne | February 14, 2009 7:46 PM
Posted on February 14, 2009 19:46