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Architecture in Casablanca

Casablanca is famous for its neo-Mauresque architecture, a product blend of French colonial and traditional Moroccan styles, is well represented in the public buildings around the Place Mohammed V.

Four monumental public buildings dominate the square: (1) the Grande Poste, (2) the Wilaya (Prefecture), with its clock tower, (3) the Palais de Justice, with elaborately tiled courtyards, and (4) the Banque d'Etat.

Other examples of exotic themes by European architects, combined with local craftsmanship, are seen in particular along the Boulevard Mohammed V and in the surrounding streets, where carved facades abound, with striking grille work on balconies.
Cathedrale du Sacre Coeur (1930s)
Cathedrale du Sacre Coeur (1930s)
exterior is dominated by 3 rows of descending buttresses with gargoyles
exterior is dominated by 3 rows of descending buttresses with gargoyles
g3/89/80289/3/79459901.YwT3WNBx.jpg incredible stained glass windows behind the alter
incredible stained glass windows behind the alter
stained glass
stained glass
stained glass
stained glass
the Cathedrale is now used as an exhibition hall
the Cathedrale is now used as an exhibition hall
Grand Poste (1918) has a loggia of semicircular arches and zellij tilework
Grand Poste (1918) has a loggia of semicircular arches and zellij tilework
fronted by arches and stone columns and decorated with bold mosaics
fronted by arches and stone columns and decorated with bold mosaics
Ancienne Prefecture (old police headquarters, 1930)
Ancienne Prefecture (old police headquarters, 1930)
wrought-iron balconies
wrought-iron balconies
twin columns
twin columns
Palais de Justice (law courts, 1925)
Palais de Justice (law courts, 1925)
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the classic Centre Immobilier
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g6/89/80289/3/82255711.YRKYsHmI.jpg Le Princiere Salon de The
Le Princiere Salon de The
the huge stone crown
the huge stone crown
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pedestrian zone aroung Rue Indriss Lahrizi
pedestrian zone aroung Rue Indriss Lahrizi
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Musee d'Architecture
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Hotel Lincoln - an art deco masterpiece built in 1916, lies in ruins
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g6/89/80289/3/82256354.4dHPwS6X.jpg Central Market
Central Market
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just like a wedding cake
just like a wedding cake
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post office near Central Market
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water tower clock