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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sidi Boumediene Mosque. Sidi Boumediene Mosque was built back in 1339, and it´s one of the most important religious sites in the city. Located 16Km outside the city on the hills overlooking the city.
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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Mar 10, 2020 · Tlemcen is a quiet urban city in northwestern Algeria. The architecture, monuments, and people reflect its historical influences. Take one or two days to absorb the history of Tlemcen and explore all the great things to do.
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Aug 18, 2017 · Things to Do in Tlemcen Province, Algeria: See Tripadvisor's 1,945 traveler reviews and photos of Tlemcen Province tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Tlemcen Province. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
