Mosquée du Bey Mohamed el-Kébir, Ottoman mosque in Oran, Algeria.
The Mohamed el-Kebir Bey Mosque sits on Tripoli Boulevard and displays traditional Islamic architecture with a prominent minaret. The structure features an ornamented facade and interior spaces decorated with geometric patterns and Arabic inscriptions.
The building was constructed in 1792 under Bey Mohamed el-Kebir and initially stood outside the city walls. As Oran expanded, it became part of the urban fabric.
The mosque blends Ottoman and North African design elements visible in its decorated walls and interior spaces. Visitors can observe how worshippers use the space and notice the fine details throughout.
The site welcomes visitors during prayer times and offers guided tours for those interested. Access is through the main entrance on Tripoli Boulevard, and visitors should dress respectfully.
The building narrowly escaped planned demolition in 1893 when the Muslim community successfully intervened. The community resisted plans to replace it with a new boulevard.
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