Pacha Mosque

nearby to Bey's Palace

this mosque is quite beautiful, and is located in casbah, a stone's throw away from Bey's Palace. it appears locked at the time i visited, but i think if you go during regular hours on weekday (Sun-Th...

So sad that it's not as highlighted as it should be!

Since I was a kid, I used to walk by this mosque, since my uncle lives nearby in Sidi El Houari, and I always wondered what's inside, sure I knew that it was a mosque, but never knew the story behind ...

One of the main mosques in Oran

I do not know if the mosque is actually in use or not. It is located in a bad neighborhood, where all buildings require renovation including the mosque. Be careful in this part of the city, it might n...

OH SAD DECLINE AND AT RISK OF COLLAPSE

I had old views of Sidi Houari and wanted to see it but the entire quarter is in a state of extreme neglect almost beyond salvation. Unless action is soon taken this treasure will soon be lost foreve...

The Moscow of Pacha

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A mosque loaded with history and mystery, very beautiful fontana, beautiful architecture, I didn't know this place at all, the guardian of the places explained a little his story and the palace ...