Tangier - Hercule's city

is the major city in northwestern Morocco, located at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Spartel. This town is the capital of the Tanger-Tetouan region, as well as the Tangier-Assilah prefecture of Morocco.

Many civilizations and cultures have impacted the history of Tangier starting from before the 5th century BC. Between the period of being a strategic Berber town and then a Phoenician trading centre to the independence era around the 1950s, Tangier was a nexus for many cultures. In 1923, it was considered as having international status by foreign colonial powers, and became a destination for many European and American diplomats, spies, writers and businessmen.

Tangier was founded in the early 5th century BC by Carthaginian colonists, who were probably the first ones to settle around the coast. The Greeks ascribed the city's establishment to the giant Antaeus, whose tomb and skeleton are pointed out in the vicinity, calling Syphax the son of Hercules by the widow of Antaeus. The caves of Hercules, a few kilometers from the city, are a major tourist attraction. It is believed that Hercules slept there before attempting one of his twelve labour.

caves of Hercules - Tangier

The city is currently undergoing rapid development. Projects include new tourism projects along the bay, a modern business district called Tangier City Center, a new airport terminal and a new football stadium. Tangier's economy is also set to benefit greatly from the new Tanger-Med port.

TangierMed Port

Tangier is a touristic city, as the gate of Africa to Europe, and 15min away from Spain by ferry.. many European tourists spend their week-ends in this Fabulous city, rich by its history, architecture, and landscapes.. here's some recommended places to visit if you decide one day to Come to Tangier.

• Dar el Makhzen (Sultan's palace)

• Ancien Palais du Mendoub

• Perdicaris Parc Named after the notable Ion H. Percifaris (Greek-American communitist of Tangiers).

• Sidi Bou Abib Mosque

• Tangier Grand Mosque

• Church of the Immaculate Conception

• Anglican Church of St. Andrew

• Plaza de Toros (bullring arena) on Rue de Tetouan

• Gran Teatro Cervantes

• Tangier American Legation Museum

• Museum of Moroccan Arts and Antiquities

• Museum of Contemporary Art

• Fondation Lorin

• Musée de Carmen-Macein

• Grand Socco souk and square

• Petit Socco souk

• Casabarata souk or giant flea market

• Hotel Continental

• Rue Es-Siaghine

• Rue de la Liberté

• Avenue Pasteur

• Avenue Mohammed VI beach

• Parc de la Mendoubia

• Quartier du Marshan

• Colline du Charf

• Café Haffa

Hope you liked this small virtual visit to Tangier ...

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