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City in Algeria
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Tlemcen is a city in Northwest Algeria, and the capital of the province of the same name.
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This royal palace was built in 1248 to serve as the official residence for the Ziyanid sultans. Its complex is a perfect representation of Moorish and Andalusian art.
Known as the Worshipper's Mosque, this complex contains several religious buildings, including a mosque, a mausoleum, a hamam, and a madrasa where Ibn Khaldun taught once.
Tlemcen Airport operate a decent number of flights from Europe. Airlines are:
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