Borj Lalla Qadiya

Borj Lalla Qadiya (Arabic: برج لالة قاضية) is a fort in the city of Rabat, Morocco. It is believed to be first built in the 17th century next to the tomb of a saint woman called Lalla Qdiya.[1] It forms an important part of the walls protecting the city from northeast.[2]

Borj Lalla Qadiya
Native name
Arabic: برج لالة قاضية
TypeKasbah
LocationRabat, Morocco
Builtprobably 17th century
Architectural style(s)Moroccan Kasbah
Borj Lalla Qadiya is located in Morocco
Borj Lalla Qadiya
Location of Borj Lalla Qadiya in Morocco

References
  1. France, PASS Technologie, 26, rue Louis Braille, 75012 Paris. "Borj Lalla Qdiya". www.idpc.ma (in French). Retrieved 2019-04-07.
  2. Maziane, Leïla (2008). Salé et ses corsaires, 1666-1727 (in French). Publication Univ Rouen Havre. ISBN 9782877758321.
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