Oulata: Attractions and more...
Oualata is a typical fortified medieval town set atop a rocky peak. The place offers an interesting array of activities for the nature lovers as well as history buffs.
The spectacular stone built houses that line the narrow streets make Oualata one of the most beautiful cities in Mauritania. These houses exhibit the unaltered, original gothic architecture, and each one has intricate ornamentation, made by the families themselves. The insides are also decorated with brilliant and bright murals with a wide variety of motifs.
The city is also home to an excellent library containing rare ancient Islamic religious texts. The manuscript museum as well as the historic Fort of Oualata also merits a visit.
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