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Oran (Arabic: وَهران, romanized: Wahrān) [a] is a major coastal city located in the northwest of Algeria. It is considered the second most important city of Algeria, after the capital, Algiers, because of its population and commercial, industrial and cultural importance. It is 432 km (268 mi) west-southwest from Algiers.
- Walk around the city centre. Oran’s city centre is filled with numerous impressive French-built buildings. It is quite interesting, and like taking a trip back to 1940s France.
- Admire the city from above. Fort Santa Cruz sits on Mount Murdjadjo around 400 metres above sea level. The fort was built by the Ottomans and Spaniards in the 17th century in a strategic location overlooking the city, the Mers El Kébir port and the Medeterranian Sea.
- Visit a synagogue converted mosque. Yes, that’s right. The Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque used to be the Great Synagogue of Oran. It was once one of North Africa’s largest synagogues.
- Go back in time. The Sidi el Houari district is the first ever district in Oran. It is split into three quarters, each of which has its own charm. Casbah is the oldest part of the district and the city.
Oran, city, northwestern Algeria. It lies along an open bay on the Mediterranean Sea coast, about midway between Tangier, Morocco, and Algiers, at the point where Algeria is closest to Spain.
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- Walk along Front De Mer. One of the most beautiful walks you can take in the city of Oran is along the Front de Mer or seafront boulevard. Overlooking the port, it offers nearly 2km of a palm tree-lined boulevard with sea views on one side and a mix of captivating buildings, boutique shops, and ice cream parlours on the other.
- Marché de la Bastille and Mdina Jdida Market. You will soon discover that markets are an essential part of Algerian culture. Algerians shop daily for fresh meat from the butcher stalls and fresh produce from market vendors.
- Eat the best Chicken Shawarma Sandwich in Oran. Need a quick bite while you’re out exploring Oran? Stop by 31 Rue Larbi Ben M’hidi for the best poulet shawarma (chicken sandwich) you’ve ever eaten.
- Visit Oran Library. Built in the early 1900s as a Catholic cathedral, Sacré Coeur was converted into a library after independence. The building is a good example of Byzantine architecture, I highly recommend a visit.
Oran is a coastal city with a rich history of Berber, Spanish and French influences. Learn about its attractions, transport, weather and culture in this comprehensive guide.
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