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Oran (Arabic: وَهران, romanized: Wahrān) 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.
4 days ago · 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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Aug 5, 2018 · Oran is a city in northwestern Algeria, capital of the homonymous province. Prefectural headquarters at the time of French colonization, an important port on the Mediterranean Sea, and is the second largest city in Algeria with a population of around 610,000 inhabitants. Read more.
Oct 13, 2019 · Oran وهران is one of Algeria's largest and most important cities. Its deep rooted history has been influenced by the Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, Arabs, Spanish & French, to name a few ...
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- 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.
May 11, 2024 · Oran is a city in northwestern Algeria, capital of the homonymous province. Prefectural headquarters at the time of French colonization, an important port on the Mediterranean Sea, and is the second largest city in Algeria with a population of around 610,000 inhabitants
Oran is a city in northwestern Algeria, capital of the homonymous province. Prefectural headquarters at the time of French colonization, an important port on the Mediterranean Sea, and is the second largest city in Algeria with a population of around 610,000 inhabitants
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