Jemaa el-Fna Square, located at the entrance to the medina in Marrakesh, has become one of the symbols of the city since it developed in the 11th century. It is a cultural crossroads and a symbol of the city's identity. The population of the region and from even further afield converges on this square where the frenetic commercial activity and entertainment opportunities attract crowds well into the night. Lined with restaurants, shops, hotels and public buildings, the square itself is a meeting-point and creative hub for languages, music, art and literature. There is a huge range of performances and acts: storytellers, musicians, dancers, snake-charmers, glass-eaters and performing animals. A wide variety of services are also offered, such as dental care, traditional medicine, fortune-telling, preaching, astrology, henna tattooing, fruit stalls, water carrying and lantern hiring.