El Badi Palace

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El Badi Palace is a ruined 16th-century Saadian royal complex in Marrakesh, Morocco, famed for its vast courtyard, sunken gardens, and monumental architecture.

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El Badi Palace canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural ruin
historic monument
palace
royal residence
tourist attraction
ArabicName قصر البديع
architecturalStyle Islamic architecture
Saadian architecture
builtBy Ahmad al-Mansur
builtFor Saadi dynasty
surface form: Saadian dynasty
city Marrakesh
constructedInCentury 16th century
constructionEnd late 16th century
constructionStart 1578
continent Africa
country Morocco
currentUse archaeological site
museum site
function ceremonial complex
royal reception palace
heritageStatus part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Medina of Marrakesh
historicalEra Saadian period
late 16th century Morocco
knownFor large reflecting pools
monumental architecture
panoramic terraces
stork nests on ramparts
sunken gardens
vast central courtyard
languageOfName Arabic
locatedIn Marrakesh
Medina of Marrakesh
surface form: Marrakesh medina

Morocco
materialUsed brick
gold
marble
onyx
pisé
zellij tilework
meaningOfName The Incomparable Palace
notableFeature massive enclosing walls
pavilions around courtyard
subterranean service corridors
sunken orange groves
openToPublic yes
region Marrakesh-Safi
status ruined
UNESCOInscriptionYear 1985
UNESCOWorldHeritageSite Medina of Marrakesh

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Marrakesh hasTouristAttraction El Badi Palace
Saadi dynasty architecturalLegacy El Badi Palace