Tourist Attractions in Oran including the Qasr el-Bey(Bey Castle) attracts tourists throughout the world for its renowned architectural beauty which must not be missed out by visitors coming to Algeria

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Tourist Attractions in Oran



There are a number of tourist attractions in Oran among which the Qasr el-Bey(Bey Castle) is one of the most prominent. Tourist attractions in Oran can be easily accessed by the tourists who come to the city throughout the year. The transport and communication facilities are also excellent in Oran due to which the tourist attractions in Oran can be comfortably visited by the tourists.

Some of the prominent places of tourist attraction are the Qasr el-Bey(Bey Castle), the Santa Cruz which is an old Spanish Church, the Front de mer which provides mesmerizing views of the Oran Port , museums and mosques which highlight the acculturation that has taken place in the city. When you go for Sightseeing in Oran, you must not miss out on the various beaches offering you enormous opportunities for adventure sports along the Mediterranean coast. Chateau Neuf, and the Cathedral de Sacre Coeur are other highlights of the Oran Tourist Attractions. Besides you will find the Demaeght Museum containing exhibits on various pre-historical findings from the west of Algeria, natural history exhibits and ethnological displays while Sightseeing in Oran.

The Qasr el-Bey(Bey Castle) in Oran which receives a lot of tourists throughout the year is located near the Mosquee du Pacha on the corner of Rue Benamara as well as Boutkill. Qasr is a term in Arabic meaning castle. The Qasr el bay or Bay Castle as it has been called is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Oran. The Bey Mohammed El-Kabirb was responsible for the construction of a new area which was named the Derb. This feature was constructed in the late 17th century. The primary entrance of the castle resembling a fort's archway entrance is situated in the end of the Rue Meftah Kouider. The Bey Castle is one of the primary architectural features among many other buildings which highlight the rich cultural basis of this city of Algeria. Renovated several times after it had been built the structure is beautifully shaded in elegant colors. There are a number of tours organized to the castle besides the existence of a well developed network of transportation so that the tourist will be able to view it quite easily along your Oran Tours.



Tourist Attractions in Oran
Qasr el-Bey (Bey Castle)



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