Timgad (Ruins of the Roman Empire)

Ancient Roman city in the state of Batna, Algeria, has the mandate of Batna in the beginning to play a defensive role to become a cultural center later. It is the only city of Romanian cities that maintained a typical bench in Africa. It is registered in the World Heritage List, is what makes the city of ''Timgad'' city unique in the world. Still retains the initial design, and all public facilities, making it the typical example of the Romanian city.

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MOST ROMANTIC CITIES IN THE WORLD

   1 | VENICE

If Venice didn't exist it would still probably come to life in some Hollywood screenplay for the imagined backdrop of a romantic feature. Even so, it would most likely not be the fantasy that it is in reality, a fairytale of canals and breathtaking architecture. What can be more romantic than a gondola ride down a canal, or a walk over narrow bridges, getting lost through narrow lanes, and ending up at monumental squares? If you're not yet in love, you will be

                                                                                        

2 | PARIS

Paris allows itself to be promoted as the city of love, and who can deny that? It really is a city for lovers, for strolls along the Seine, sipping coffee at a café, and for picture-perfect moments in romantic neighborhoods like Montmartre. Then there's the Champs Elysees, the Eiffel Tower lit up at night, and the many gardens like the Jardin du Luxembourg. In Paris, love is in the air everywhere you look around.

3 | PRAGUE

Prague is one of the world's great romantic wonders, thanks to an immaculately-preserved old town filled with fairytale architecture. Walk hand-in-hand from the castle to the monumental Old Town Square through Charles Bridge, and stand together as you hear the chime of a 600-year old astronomical clock. Then it's time to lose yourselves in the beauty and romance of this ancient city, through a sea of spires and cobblestones that make this a lovers' paradise. 

4 | FLORENCE

The Renaissance ambience of Florence gives it a romantic storybook atmosphere, especially for lovers and lovers of art. This is a magical setting filled with works by Michelangelo and Botticelli, where you can admire fabulous views from the top of the Duomo or from the famous Piazzale Michelangelo. End with a kiss on the legendary Vecchio Bridge after a candlelit dinner of fine Italian cuisine and wine. 

5 | ROME

Evoking images of gladiators and ancient treasures, Rome is one of the world's most dazzling cities. Lovers gather by its many fountains to throw coins as they make a wish, share gelatos and sip cappuccinos in the middle of beautiful piazzas, and walk past three thousand years of history. In Rome, life really is dolce

6 | LISBON

Overlooked by an ancient castle, with breathtaking scenery admired from hilltop viewpoints, tiled buildings, cobblestone designs, vintage trams, a river on its way to the Atlantic, and flashbacks to the days of the great explorers of the Age of Discovery, Lisbon has all the ingredients that make it one of the world's most romantic cities. 

And if it's not enough there's Sintra (the European capital of Romanticism) nearby, and the unbelievably picturesque medieval village of Obidos which was once a wedding present from a king to his queen. 

7 | VIENNA

This city seems made for romantic walks, with monumental avenues circling around pedestrian streets. The soundtrack is usually Mozart's classic sounds, and when your legs finally need some rest there are the horse-drawn carriages. In between, lovers get a sense of what it's like to live as a king and queen, visiting the regal splendor of the city's palaces and museums. 

8 | SEVILLE

Soak in the exotic charm and atmosphere of Spain's most beautiful city, the capital of Andalusia where there's fabulous Moorish architecture everywhere you turn. Catch a traditional bullfight, see some flamenco dancing, and go on a horse-and-carriage tour of the city before a leisurely walk through whitewashed and flower-filled streets. End up at a tapas bar and you'll have experienced one of the world's most soulful and romantic cities.

9 | BUENOS AIRES

Buenos Aires oozes passion, especially when you catch a Tango performance on the street. The streets are a sensual mix of European elegance and Latin American seduction, with monumental architecture, tree-lined boulevards, and al fresco dining. It's perfect for promenading, and a place that provokes unexpected desires.

10 | MARRAKECH

Spices, labyrinthine markets, camel rides, snake charmers... Marrakech offers 1001 nights of sensory pleasures to be shared with a special someone. It is home to arguably the most romantic boutique hotels in the world (called Riads), as well as the perfect setting for a romantic getaway, surrounded by palm trees, views of the Atlas Mountains, and of course the Sahara Desert nearby... 

                                                                           

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Mosquée Hassan II

La mosquée Hassan II (arabe : مسجد الحسن الثاني) est située à Casablanca (Maroc). Érigée en partie sur la mer, elle est un complexe religieux et culturel, aménagé sur neuf hectares et comporte une salle de prières, une salle d'ablutions, des bains, une école coranique (madrasa), une bibliothèque et un musée. La mosquée peut accueillir 105 000 fidèles et la salle de prières 25 000 fidèles.

La mosquée Hassan II est la deuxième mosquée la plus grande du monde, et possède un minaret d'une hauteur de 201 m, le plus haut du monde. Des artisans recrutés dans toutes les villes du royaume avaient sculpté 53 000 m² de bois et assemblé plus de 10 000 m² de zellige (céramiques) pour le lieu de culte.

Un toit ouvrant de grande dimension, permet selon le vœu du roi Hassan II de relier cet édifice à l'air, considéré comme l'un des trois éléments bénéfiques à la vie, avec la terre et l'eau.

Conçue par l'architecte Michel Pinseau, elle a été édifiée par le groupe français Bouygues, la maîtrise d'ouvrage étant assurée par le Ministère de l'intérieur; à l'époque dirigé par Driss Basri.

Elle est construite sous le règne et les directives du roi Hassan II. Planifiée sur le site de l'ancienne piscine municipale, sa construction a débuté le 12 juillet 1986 et son inauguration a eu lieu le 30 août 1993, après sept ans de travaux.

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