Bey's Palace () is a historic palace in

Oran Oran ( ar, وَهران, Wahrān) is a major coastal city located in the north-west of Algeria. It is considered the second most important city of Algeria after the capital Algiers, due to its population and commercial, industrial, and cultural ...

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dating back to the

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. It was a residence of the ruler who belonged to the . 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'' (public room), suite,

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, two guard towers which date back to 1345 during the Marinid era, barracks (which were used as a horse stable as well by both Ottomans and French), courtyard, and several other adjacent facilities. Today it is a favorite spot for tourists both domestic and foreign.قصر الباي بوهران ..عانق تاريخ العثمانيين ليبكي على الأطلال اليوم
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Gallery

Palais du Bey DemeureMod (Oran) (13).jpg, Alley Palais du Bey DemeureMod (Oran) (21).jpg, A door and

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paintings Palais du Bey DemeureMod (Oran) (19).jpg, Pillars Palais du Bey DemeureMod (Oran) (16).jpg, Stucco paintings

References

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