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Completed in 1918, this is the former Great Synagogue of Oran. After Algerian independence, most Jewish citizens left the country. In 1975, the synagogue was converted into a mosque and named after Abdullah ibn Salam, a seventh-century Jew from Medina and companion of Muhammad who converted to Islam.
The Abdellah Ben Salem Mosque is a mosque in Oran, Algeria. Formerly the Great Synagogue of Oran, it was the largest synagogue in Africa. Also known as Temple Israélite, it was located on Boulevard Joffre, currently Boulevard Maata Mohamed El Habib.
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Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'Oran
Former Roman Catholic church, built in 1930. Now turned into a library.
مسجد حسن الباشا, Masjid Hassan El-bacha
A very ornate mosque, built in 1797. However, it is in a rather dilapidated state.
zoo d'Oran
Small zoo with animals such as lions, tigers and monkeys. Cage sizes would probably not pass any animal welfare inspections.
Sidewalk with good views
Fortress on top of the hill overlooking Oran.