Famous PUBLIC SQUARES

A public square (also commonly referred to as a town square, plaza, or piazza) is an open public space which is commonly found in the heart … More

Mohammad V Square

Muhammad V Square, located south of the medina in central Casablanca, Morocco, is of historical and symbolic significance. Established in 1916 under Resident General Hubert … More

The Mediterranean, Part 5: Alboran Sea

The Alboran Sea is the westernmost portion of the Mediterranean Sea, lying between the Iberian Peninsula (Spain) and North Africa (Morocco). The Strait of Gibraltar, … More

Strait of Gibraltar

The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. It also separates Spain … More

Epcot, Part 2: World Showcase

Disney’s World Showcase at Epcot in Orlando, Florida is a large area reminiscent of a permanent World’s Fair. It contains … More

MSC Cruises

Originally founded by Achille Lauro in 1960 as Lauro Lines in Naples, Italy (and with only two ships, the Angelina … More

Casablanca Cathedral

The Neo-Gothic Casablanca Cathedral (also known as the Church of the Sacred Heart, or Cathédrale Sacré-Coeur) is a former Roman … More

African Union Flag

The current flag of the African Union was created by an Ethiopian-born American artist and graphic designer. The flag’s green … More

Hassan II Mosque

The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco is the largest mosque in Africa and the fifth-largest in the world. It can accommodate 25,000 inside and … More