Bey Palace, Oran

Name: Bey Palace
Address: Oran, Algeria

#8 among attractions in Oran

Forts and castles, Top attraction, Historical place, Palace

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Bey's Palace is a historic palace in Oran, Algeria dating back to the Ottoman era. It was a residence of the ruler who belonged to the Western Baylik. The palace is situated in Sidi al-Houari, near the mount Marjaju, and it is categorized as a national heritage. The palace was built in 18th century, commissioned by Muhammad Bey the Great. The palace has an area size of around 5.6 hectare. It consists of diwan, suite, harem, two guard towers which date back to 1345 during the Marinid era, barracks, courtyard, and several other adjacent facilities. Today it is a favorite spot for tourists both domestic and foreign. ()

Local name: قصر الباي Coordinates: 35°42'21"N, 0°38'57"W

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السمكية (alsmkyt)Oran Algeria

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Bey Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ahmed Zabana National Museum, Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'Oran, Hassan Pasha Mosque, Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque.

0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Ahmed Zabana National Museum, Oran
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oran, the vibrant second largest city of Algeria, lies the Ahmed Zabana National Museum, a cultural beacon that offers visitors an opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of Algeria's history.
0.4 miSE
Church
Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'Oran, Oran
11 min walk • Rising majestically in the coastal city of Oran, Algeria, the Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'Oran is a testament to the city's rich history and cultural diversity. This former Roman Catholic church, often simply referred to as the Sacré-Cœur Cathedral, stands as a...
~1690 ftW
Mosque
Hassan Pasha Mosque, Oran
9 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Oran, Algeria, the Hassan Pasha Mosque stands as a serene sanctuary and a striking example of Ottoman architecture. This historic mosque, also known as the "Grande Mosquée d'Oran," was constructed in 1796 during the rule of the Bey of...
0.4 miS
Synagogue
Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque, Oran
11 min walk • The Abdullah Ibn Salam Mosque, located in the heart of the city of Oran in Algeria, is a unique place of worship with a rich and complex history. Although it currently serves as a mosque, this building has a past as a synagogue, making it a witness to the region's...
0.8 miW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort de Santa Cruz, Oran
22 min walk • Santa Cruz Fort is one of the three forts in Oran, the second largest port city of Algeria; the other two forts are Fort de la Moune at the western end of the port and Fort Saint-Philippe, a replacement of the old castle of the Saints known in Spanish as Castillo de los Santos, at the centre of Oran.
0.8 miN
Harbor
Port of Wahran, Oran
20 min walk • The Port of Wahran or Port of Oran is an Algerian port in the west of the country and exactly in the city of Oran, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and is considered one of the important ports in each of the fields of trade and marine transportation.
1.1 miS
Sport, Sport venue
Hamou Boutlélis Sports Palace, Oran
28 min walk • The Palais des Sports Hamou Boutlélis, famously called Palais des Sports, is an indoor sports arena located in Oran, Algeria. The official seating capacity of the arena is 5,000.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bey Palace?

Nearby attractions include Hassan Pasha Mosque, Oran (9 min walk), Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque, Oran (11 min walk), Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'Oran, Oran (11 min walk), Ahmed Zabana National Museum, Oran (19 min walk).

How to get to Bey Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bey Palace:

Tram

ساحة أول نوفمبر • Lines: Tramway d'Oran Aller, Tramway d'Oran Retour (4 min walk)
Place Mokrani • Lines: Tramway d'Oran Aller, Tramway d'Oran Retour (10 min walk)

Ferry

Oran وهران (9 min walk)

Train

Oran Train station (21 min walk)

Bey Palace, Oran

Facts and practical information

Bey Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Ahmed Zabana National Museum, Oran

Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'Oran, Oran

Hassan Pasha Mosque, Oran

Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque, Oran

Fort de Santa Cruz, Oran

Port of Wahran, Oran

Hamou Boutlélis Sports Palace, Oran

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bey Palace?

How to get to Bey Palace by public transport?