What’s in a name? At Bab Jdid in Fes, Morocco, the answer is “New Fes.” This magnificent gate, built in 1276, welcomes you to a city within a city, a place where history whispers from every corner. Bab Jdid wasn’t just a new entrance to the old city, it was a statement of power by the Marinid sultan, Abu Yusuf Ya’qub. He envisioned a royal citadel, a place fit for a king and separate from the bustling, sometimes unpredictable, heart of old Fes. Imagine, behind these grand walls, the splendor of the Dar al-Makhzen, the Royal Palace. This sprawling complex was the heart of Marinid power, a place of political intrigue and courtly life. Today, Bab Jdid still stands as a proud sentinel, guarding the secrets of the past. Take a moment, as you pass beneath its archway, to feel the weight of history and imagine the countless lives that have walked this path before you. Let the vibrant energy of Fes wash over you as you step through Bab Jdid and into a world where time seems to stand still.
Hauptfriedhof
Lost in time stands the Hauptfriedhof Trier. A tranquil expanse in the bustling city it’s more than just a cemetery.