Great Mosque of Tlemcen, Tlemcen

Name: Great Mosque of Tlemcen
Address: Tlemcen, Algeria
Telephone: +213 542 41 59 57

#2 among attractions in Tlemcen

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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. ()

Local name: المسجد الكبير Architectural style: Islamic architectureCoordinates: 34°53'1"N, 1°18'38"W

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Tlemcen Algeria

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+213 542 41 59 57

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Great Mosque of Tlemcen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sidi Boumediene Mosque, Sidi El Haloui Mosque, Sidi Belahcen Mosque, El Mechouar Mosque.

1.3 miE
Mosque
Sidi Boumediene Mosque, Tlemcen
32 min walk • The Sidi Boumediene Mosque, also known as the Mosque of El Eubbad, is a spiritual and historical beacon nestled in the city of Tlemcen, Algeria. This architectural gem, dedicated to the revered Sufi saint Sidi Boumediene, or Abu Madyan, stands as a testament to the...
~1850 ftNE
Mosque
Sidi El Haloui Mosque, Tlemcen
9 min walk • The Sidi El Haloui Mosque is a historic mosque and religious complex in Tlemcen, Algeria.
~380 ftSW
Mosque
Sidi Belahcen Mosque, Tlemcen
2 min walk • 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.
~940 ftS
Mosque
El Mechouar Mosque, Tlemcen
5 min walk • 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.
~1890 ftW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
El-Ourit Waterfalls, Tlemcen
10 min walk • 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.
~890 ftSE
Forts and castles
El Mechouar, Tlemcen
5 min walk • 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.
0.7 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Colonel Lotfi Stadium, Tlemcen
18 min walk • Colonel Lotfi Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Tlemcen, Algeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of WA Tlemcen. The stadium holds 18,000 people.

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Which popular attractions are close to Great Mosque of Tlemcen?

Nearby attractions include Sidi Belahcen Mosque, Tlemcen (2 min walk), El Mechouar, Tlemcen (5 min walk), El Mechouar Mosque, Tlemcen (5 min walk), Sidi El Haloui Mosque, Tlemcen (9 min walk).

Great Mosque of Tlemcen, Tlemcen

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Great Mosque of Tlemcen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Sidi Boumediene Mosque, Tlemcen

Sidi El Haloui Mosque, Tlemcen

Sidi Belahcen Mosque, Tlemcen

El Mechouar Mosque, Tlemcen

El-Ourit Waterfalls, Tlemcen

El Mechouar, Tlemcen

Colonel Lotfi Stadium, Tlemcen

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Great Mosque of Tlemcen?