The Purisima Churches iun Tangier - Catholic Churches in Tangier -

The Purisima Churches  iun Tangier   - Catholic Churches in Tangier -

 A small church located  In market called " Souk dakhil " with a spanish design

The French catholic In Tangier -Catholic Churches in Tangier -

The French catholic In Tangier

Many tourists are surprised to see that tangier has two large catholic churches. The French catholic church is located next to the Police Station or Comissaria near Place De Nations. The Spanish Catholic Church is located near the Spanish Consulate in Iberia Rondpoint. Tourists expecting to see only minarets are often confused by these large catholic churches in Tangier. They were constructed during the time that Tangier was an International Zone, jointly ruled by the US, France, Spain, Italy and other European powers. During this time Tangier had an enormous expatriate population, numbering in the many tens of thousands. Other Tourist attractions that were important during the time of the Tangier International Zone include the Cervantes Theater, the Cap Spartel lighthouse, and the various Tangier Cinemas built during that time.

The Spanish Church of the Immaculate Conception,or La Purisima

The Spanish Church of the Immaculate Conception,also called La Purisima

 The Spanish Church of the Immaculate Conception,also called La Purisima,was erected in 1871,when Spanish  government acquired the building for a residential development of Franciscan monks in Catholic mission in Morocco.The  inauguration of that Religious Temple took place in 1880 and it is dedicated to the Immaculate Virgin.You can admire a small patio with orange  trees reminding the famous Andalusian courtyards of Cordoba and Seville and a beautiful  tower.Nearby the Church you can see a painted wall of the British Bank of West Africa located there in the  past and also the building Dar Niaba, the old French Legation residence dated the year 1820 with a beautiful  Moorish courtyard and a charming rectangular stoned portal.

Church of Saint Andrew, Tangier

Saint Andrew church Tangier

In 1880, Hassan I of Morocco donated land to the British community in order to build a small Anglican church in Tangier. After a church was built, it was found that it was not sufficient for the increasing number of worshippers, and a new one was built in 1894 which became the Church of Saint Andrew. It was consecrated in 1905.^[2] The interior is designed as a fusion of numerous styles, notably Moorish. The belltower, shaped like a minaret, overlooks the adjacent cemetery.
Among the people commemorated in the church is Emily Keene, Sherifa of Wazzan (1849-1944), who introduced the cholera vaccine to Morocco. She was a British humanitarian who married the Shareef of Ouazzane, a local religious leader. She died in Tangier and there is a plaque in the western side of the church to commemorate her - her actual grave is in the Wazzan family burial ground in the Marshan district of Tangier overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar.
Those buried in the church grounds include Sir Harry MacLean (1848–1920), Paul Lund (1915–1966) and Walter Harris, (1866–1933), a British writer. Also buried in the churchyard is Alexandria-born Claire de Menasce and her second husband Commander Roy Howell RN; Claude-Marie Vincendon, her daughter by her first marriage, was the third wife of Lawrence Durrell.

Saint Andrew church Tangier

Source http://en.wikipedia.org

Museum of Moroccan Art - Unique Collections of Moroccan Artwork

Museum of Moroccan Art - Unique Collections of Moroccan Artwork

The Museum of Moroccan Art (Dar el Makhzen) is located in the Medina of Tangier. The Museum was formerly a palace that was built in the 17th century for the use of the Governor. You can contact the museum on (212 9) 93 20 97 and it is open from Monday to Wednesday at 08:30 am to 18:00 pm.
The Museum of Moroccan Art is situated on beautiful grounds and is located specifically in the prince’s apartments at the palace. These rooms are exquisite and decorated with sculpted plasterwork and mosaics completed in colored marble and glass tile pieces. The prince’s apartments are finished off with beautiful wooden ceilings that have been painted.
Housed in the Museum of Moroccan Art are unique collections of artwork that come from different cities and towns in different regions of Morocco. These art pieces act as celebrated ambassadors, representing the entire country. Before you walk into the palace you will notice a unique and stunning interior courtyard, which is beautifully enameled in glazed earthenware.
In the northern rooms of the Museum of Moroccan Art there are a number of firearms decorating the walls. These firearms have been decorated with marquetry, which is a decorating technique that makes use of hot pieces of glass. The hot glass is applied to the surface of the firearm and later, when it has cooled, it is carved to produce a stunning piece of artwork. The museum also showcases intricate textiles and tile work, a variety of leather goods, stunning pieces of Moroccan Jewelry, Moroccan brass and copper products and rural earthenware crockery.
On the walls of the museum you will also observe pottery pieces that have been engraved with motifs of feathers and flowers and other similar decorations. In another room there are exquisite carpets from Rabat that have been beautifully woven, incorporating the characteristic medallion associated with the city. In the Fez room you will find silks that have been dyed in every color imaginable. There are manuscripts written using calligraphy and dishes that are centuries of years old and come in an array of vibrant colors. There is also embroidery work that has been beautifully stitched with real gold and a number of other Moroccan artifacts.
The Museum of Moroccan Art is a wonderful collection of handcrafted goods, which you definitely do not want to miss.

Old Medina of Tangier - Morocco -

Old Medina of Tangier  - Morocco - 

Tangier's Medina (Old City) tumbles down the cliff towards the ocean in a labyrinth of narrow alleyways. The central vortex of Medina life is the square known as the Petit Socco, where old men sit for hours drinking tea and playing backgammon. During its fast-paced past, the Medina was a playground for author Paul Bowles and America'slegendary Beatnik literary figures such as Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs. Wandering around this area is a must for Tangier visitors.

Just west of the Petit Socco on Rue Siaghine is The Church of the Immaculate Conception, built by the Spanish in 1880. East of the square is the Grand Mosque. In the southeast corner of the Old City is the Old American Legation, once the US consulate building and the oldest American diplomatic post. The museum inside traces the history of the relationship between the US and Morocco: as Morocco was one of the first countries to recognise American independence, the US established its legation in Tangier in 1821. The interesting exhibits inside include George Washington's famous letter to Mouilay Abdullah.

Tombs of the Romans in the edge (hafa) Tangier

Tombs of the Romans in the edge (hafa) Tangier

A many tombs  Drilling in rocks in Sharp edge viewing at the  Mediterranean sea , according to the
Geological Research this tombs may be was drilled by the romans empire .
َActually this tombs are empty of human bones and are contained the water