Oran Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Algeria
About Oran
Oran's beautiful sea shore, constructed under French rule, was inspired by Nice's seafront. It consists of a long boulevard lined with cafés, restaurants, and ice cream shops. The boulevard also offers a splendid view of the sea, the harbour, Santa Cruz and the cliffs ("les Falaises"). It was renamed "Boulevard de l'ALN" by the government after the independence but it is still calledFront de Merby the locals. Present-day Oran was founded in 903 by the Azdaja and Ajissa Berbers who lived in the area. It was captured by the Castilians under Cardinal Cisneros in 1509, and Spanish sovereignty lasted until 170 when the city was conquered by the Algerians during the Siege of Oran (1707–1708). Spain recaptured the city in 1732. However, its value as a trading post had decreased greatly, so during
Top Attractions in Oran
Explore the best things to see and do in Oran:
- ★Abdellah Ben Salem Mosque
- ★Ahmed Zabana National Museum
- ★Bey's Palace
- ★Hassan Pasha Mosque
- ★Museum of Modern Art of Oran
- ★Oran zoo
- ★Sacred Heart Cathedral of Oran
- ★Santa Cruz chapel
Where to Eat in Oran
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Le Royaume du Couscous
- 🍴Les Ambassadeurs
- 🍴Restaurant le Corsaire
- 🍴Wifi Resto Club
Where to Stay in Oran
- 🏨Hotel Colombe
- 🏨Hotel Residence Le Timgad
- 🏨Le Meridien Oran Hotel & Convention Center
- 🏨Le Raja Hotel
- 🏨Royal Hotel Oran
- 🏨Sarl Hotel El-mansour
Oran Travel Guide Sections
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