Tlemcen, Ancient trading city in northwestern Algeria.
The city extends across elevated terrain at 815 meters, surrounded by mountains and gardens near the border with Morocco.
Romans established a settlement named Pomaria in the 4th century, choosing this location for its orchards and strategic position.
The Grand Mosque, constructed in 1136, stands as one of Algeria's largest Islamic structures with geometric patterns and ornate calligraphy.
The local economy centers on leather production, textile manufacturing, and carpet weaving, with goods exported through the port of Rachgoun.
The city preserves numerous buildings from the 12th to 15th centuries, including the Mosque of Sidi bel Hassan and the Méchouar citadel.
Location: Tlemcen District
Elevation above the sea: 815 m
Shares border with: Chetouane, Hennaya, Mansourah, Terny Beni Hdiel, Aïn Fezza
Address: Tlemcen, Algeria 13000 Tlemcen
Website: http://tlemcen-dz.com
GPS coordinates: 34.88179,-1.31670
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43
El Mechouar Palace
747 m
Mansourah Mosque
2.4 km
Great Mosque of Tlemcen
606 m
Beni Add Caves
10.6 km
Tlemcen National Park
23.5 km
Siga
44.6 km
Altava
26.7 km
Sidi Boumediene Mosque
2.5 km
El-Ourit Waterfalls
5 km
Sidi El Haloui Mosque
1.1 km
El Mechouar Mosque
675 m
Great Mosque of Nedroma
41.7 km
Albulae
48.7 km
Sidi Bel Hasan Mosque
524 m
Beni Rhenane mausoleum
43.7 km
Agadir Mosque
1.7 km
Parc d'attractions Lella setti
2 km
Ghazaouet Lighthouse
56.3 km
Ghar Boumâaza
20.2 km
Île Rachgoun Lighthouse
51.2 km
Stade Omar Oucief
48.1 km
Grand Mosque of Oujda
59 km
Oulad el Imam mosque
309 m
AquaPark Rechgoun
48.1 km
El Hadj Aissa Zoo
2.4 km
Bab Sidi Abd El Wahab
58.7 km
Bab Zir Mosque
1 km
Port of Béni Saf
46.9 kmReviews
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