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Moulay Ismaïl crowned his works as a builder with this majestically proportioned construction begun shortly before his death and completed in around 1732 by his son, Moulay Abdallah. The gate, the largest in Meknes and one of the most famous in North Africa, was like a triumphal arch at the entrance to the imperial city. Bab Mansour, also known as "renegade's gate", is said to have been built by a Christian architect who converted to Islam. An exhibition gallery where various artistic creations are displayed has been set up inside.
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- The Green GuidePlace El Hédime, Meknès
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- From €51Hôtel Belle Vue et Spa86 m - 21, Avenue des FAR, 50000 Meknès
- From MAD481Ibis Meknes429 m - Avenue Des Far, 50000 Meknès
- From €22Hotel Bab Mansour595 m - 38, Rue Emir Abdelkader, 50000 Meknès
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