Sana'a

Monday, July 23, 2012

Sana'a

Sana'a (صنعاء) is the capital of Yemen. Sana'a is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. At an altitude of 2,300 metres (7,500 ft), it is also one of the highest capital cities in the world. Sana'a is one of the oldest populated places in the world. Sana'a has a population of approximately 1,748,000 (2010) making it Yemen's largest city. The old city of Sana'a, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has a distinctive visual character due its unique architectural characteristics, most notably expressed in its multi-story buildings decorated with geometric patterns.
The main landmark is the old city of Sana'a with Bab Al-Yemen (the Gate of Yemen), Suq al-Milh (Salt Market), Tahrir Square, museums and mosques (Al Saleh Mosque - جامع الرئيس الصالح, Al Khair Mosque, Great Mosque of Sana'a.