Skala du Port

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Skala du Port is a historic seaside fortification and artillery platform in Essaouira, Morocco, known for its stone ramparts, cannons, and views over the harbor and Atlantic Ocean.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf artillery platform
historic fortification
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle 18th-century military architecture
associatedWith Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah
surface form: Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah
builtFor coastal defense
protection of Essaouira harbor
category Buildings and structures in Essaouira
Forts in Morocco
Tourist attractions in Essaouira
city Medina of Essaouira
surface form: Essaouira
country Morocco
culturalSignificance symbol of Essaouira’s maritime history
hasMaterial stone
hasPart artillery platform
bastions
cannons
sea-facing walls
stone ramparts
watchtowers
hasView Atlantic Ocean
Mogador Island
city walls of Essaouira
fishing port of Essaouira
heritageStatus part of UNESCO World Heritage Site "Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador)"
locatedIn Atlantic coast of Morocco
Medina of Essaouira
surface form: Essaouira

Medina of Essaouira
surface form: Essaouira Medina
locatedOn Atlantic Ocean
near Essaouira fishing docks
Skala de la Ville
notableFeature arched gateways
panoramic sea views
row of historic bronze cannons
stone battlements
openToPublic true
overlooks Atlantic Ocean
Medina of Essaouira
surface form: Essaouira harbor
region Marrakesh-Safi
touristActivity photography
sightseeing
sunset viewing
UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteSince 2001
usedFor artillery deployment
harbor control
military defense
tourism
viewpoint

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Medina of Essaouira hasPart Skala du Port