Mers El Kébir, Oran

Name: Mers El Kébir
Address: Oran, Algeria

#11 among attractions in Oran

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Mers El Kébir is a port on the Mediterranean Sea, near Oran in Oran Province, northwest Algeria. It is famous for the attack on the French fleet in 1940, in the Second World War. ()

Local name: المرسى الكبير Area: 4.24 mi²Coordinates: 35°43'60"N, 0°43'0"W

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Oran Algeria

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Mers El Kébir – 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.

4.8 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Ahmed Zabana National Museum, Oran
122 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.
4.6 miSE
Church
Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'Oran, Oran
116 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...
4 miSE
Mosque
Hassan Pasha Mosque, Oran
103 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...
4.4 miSE
Synagogue
Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque, Oran
112 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...
2.2 miW
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Aïn El Turk, Oran
55 min walk • Ain el-Turck is the capital of Ain el-Turck District located about fifteen kilometers from Oran in the north-west of Algeria. The district contains nine municipalities. It now host an important seaside resort.
3.4 miSE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort de Santa Cruz, Oran
87 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.
4.2 miSE
Forts and castles, Historical place, Palace
Bey Palace, Oran
108 min walk • 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.
3.9 miE
Harbor
Port of Wahran, Oran
100 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.
5.7 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Ahmed Zabana Stadium, Oran
145 min walk • Ahmed Zabana Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Oran, Algeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It is the home ground of MC Oran. The stadium holds 40,000.
4.4 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Habib Bouakeul Stadium, Oran
112 min walk • The Habib Bouakeul Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Oran, Algeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of ASM Oran. The stadium holds 20,000 people.
4.9 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Hamou Boutlélis Sports Palace, Oran
126 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.