Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Tlemcen (Algeria). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Sidi Boumediene Mosque, Great Mosque of Tlemcen, and Sidi Belahcen Mosque. Also, be sure to include El Mechouar Mosque in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Tlemcen (Tlemcen).
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Sidi Boumediene Mosque
Sidi Boumediene Mosque or the Worshipper's Mosque is a historic Islamic religious complex In Tlemcen, Algeria, dedicated to the influential Sufi saint Abu Madyan. Abu Madyan was hailed from Seville and contributed greatly to the spread of tasawwuf in the Maghreb region.[1]
Great Mosque of Tlemcen
Also known as: المسجد الكبير
Mosque in Tlemcen, Algeria. The Great Mosque of Tlemcen is a major historic mosque in Tlemcen, Algeria. It was founded and first built in 1082 but modified and embellished several times afterwards. It is considered one of the most important examples of architecture under the Almoravid dynasty.[2]
Sidi Belahcen Mosque
Sidi Belahcen Mosque, also known as Sidi Bel Hasan Mosque or Sidi Abu al-Hasan Mosque is a historic mosque in the city of Tlemcen, Algeria. The mosque is located in the southwest of the square next to the Great Mosque of Tlemcen. Today it serves as a museum.[3]
El Mechouar Mosque
Mosque. Mechouar Mosque is a historic mosque in the city of Tlemcen, Algeria. The mosque is a part of the historic Mechouar Castle which has a significant place in the history of the Kingdom of Tlemcen. The mosque contributed greatly to the intellectual development of Tlemcen. It was one of the main sights during the selection of Tlemcen as the Capital of Islamic Culture in 2011.[4]
El-Ourit Waterfalls
Also known as: شلال الأوريت
Waterfall in Tlemcen, Algeria. El-Ourit Waterfalls are located seven kilometers from the city of Tlemcen, near the National Road of Algeria in a mountainous area covered with pine trees. Seven stepped cascades form the natural site of Oued El-Ourit, which remained dry for 40 years before reappearing in 2009.[5]
El Ourit
Lake, Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Address: El Ourit Tlemçen, Tlemcen
El Mechouar
Also known as: قصر المشور
Mechouar Palace or the Zianide Royal Palace is the former official residence of the Zayyanid dynasty in the city of Tlemcen, Algeria. The palace is situated in the middle of the city, and used to be part of the greater Mechouar Citadel which no longer exists except for the palace and the outer wall. The adjacent mosque, Mechouar Mosque, no longer exist on its original form as well except for its minaret. It was one of the main sights during the selection of Tlemcen as the Capital of Islamic Culture in 2011.[6]
Address: Citadelle El El Mechouar, El Mechouar, 13000 Tlemcen