The Bahia Palace is a palace and a set of gardens located in Marrakech, Morocco. The Bahia Palace originally was built by a so called ‘grand vizier’ (a kind of a prime minister) in 1866/67 and later – in the 1890’s - extended by his son Bou Ahmed, self a ‘grand vizier’ and also regent to the sultan.
It was built in the late 19th century, taking near 15 years to complete. The name means 'brilliance'. There were nearly 150 rooms, and it housed the vizir, his 4 wives and 24 concubines plus servants and guards.
Decorated cedar wood
Beautiful stucco decorations
Decorated wooden roof
Inner courtyard
Mosaic floor
Amazing zellij
Beautiful doorway
Carved and painted woodwork
Details of the painted wood
The rooms are really quite lavish!
It was built in the late 19th century, taking near 15 years to complete. The name means 'brilliance'. There were nearly 150 rooms, and it housed the vizir, his 4 wives and 24 concubines plus servants and guards.
The entrance is not that impressive. However, things changed quickly as we approach the palace building.
Decorated cedar woodBeautiful stucco decorationsDecorated wooden roofInner courtyardMosaic floorAmazing zellij Beautiful doorwayCarved and painted woodworkDetails of the painted woodThe rooms are really quite lavish!
No comments:
Post a Comment