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Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin)
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Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin)
| Country | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Date of Inscription | 1997 |
| Category | Cultural Sites |
| UNESCO | http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/837 |
Tétouan was of particular importance in the Islamic period, from the 8th century onwards, since it served as the main point of contact between Morocco and Andalusia. After the Reconquest, the town was rebuilt by Andalusian refugees who had been expelled by the Spanish. This is well illustrated by its art and architecture, which reveal clear Andalusian influence. Although one of the smallest of the Moroccan medinas, Tétouan is unquestionably the most complete and it has been largely untouched by subsequent outside influences.
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World Heritage Sites in Morocco
- Medina of Fez
- Medina of Marrakesh
- Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
- Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador)
- Historic City of Meknes
- Archaeological Site of Volubilis
- Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin)
- Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida)
Morocco- Capital: Rabat
- Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD)
- Language: Arabic, Berber dialects, Spanish French
- Time Zone: UTC