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Tlemcen was a vacation spot and retreat for French settlers in Algeria, who found it far more temperate than Oran or Algiers. The city adapted and became more cosmopolitan, with a unique outlook on art and culture, and its architecture and urban life evolved to accommodate this new sense.
Tlemcen, town, northwestern Algeria, near the border with Morocco. Tlemcen is backed by the cliffs of the well-watered Tlemcen Mountains and overlooks the fertile Hennaya and Maghnia plains.
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The history of Tlemcen goes back to the 2nd century AD, when Tlemcen was founded as a Roman militaryoutpost under the name Pomaria. It soon became the seat of the Roman Catholic Church in northern Africa. And for centuries was one of the most important Christian cities in the north of Africa until the Arabic invasion of Northern Africa in the year ...
The Great Mosque of Tlemcen.
The Great Mosque of Tlemcen was built in the year 1136, and it´s believed to be one of the five oldest mosques in Algeria. The Mosque is located in the city centre where it´s easy to see with its tall minaret; the Mosque is built in traditional Andalusian style (also known as Morish Arcticthure) and considered to be the most beautiful Mosques in all of Algeria. The mosque is often compared to the Great Mosque in Cordoba, Spain, because of the similar style of architecture. During my visit was...
Mansourah Mosque.
On the western outskirts of the city is the ruins of Mansourah (meaning The Victorious” in Arabic). Mansourah was once a walled city, with more than 4000m long and 13meteter tall wall around the city, it´s also said that the wall had over 80 watchtowers, these days do not much remains of the once important city, but the impressive 38meter tall Minaret is still standing tall. The Minaret is similar to the one found in Tour Hassan in Rabat Marooco and the Giralda in Seville, Spain.It´s not poss...
El Mechouar Palace.
The most famous site in Tlemcen is the El Mechouar Palace. The palace was once part of a much bigger Citadel that was built here back in the year 1248. Unfurtuently was most of the complex destroyed during the Ottoman Empire. But luckily was a significant part of the Citadel restored in 2010 to be part Tlemcen, capital of Islamic culture 2011. The complex contains El Mechouar Palace. The El Mechouar Mosque, with its minaret dating back to 1311, during the French Occupation of Algeria, was thi...
The easiest way to reach Tlemcen is by a 2-hour bus ride from Oran, the second biggest city in Algeria. Tlemcen airport Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport is located 17km northeast of Tlemcen city; there are international flights to Spain, France, and Belgium from here, and domestic flights to Algiers, the capital of Algeria. The airport is built in ...
Today Tlemcen is not a big city, and its golden age passed a long time ago. Therefore, visitors of Algeria often skip it. In my opinion it’s worth at least one day trip from Oran in a discovery of Algerian history. First, let me introduce a little bit of the facts from the past.
Sep 16, 2024 · Tlemcen, also known as Tilimsen, is a city in Algeria with a rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant arts scene. It’s a cultural hub with diverse religious communities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Kingdom of Tlemcen or Zayyanid Kingdom of Tlemcen (Arabic: الزيانيون) was a kingdom ruled by the Berber Zayyanid dynasty [3][4] in what is now the northwest of Algeria.
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