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Tlemcen Discovery Guide

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Tlemcen is a Moorish-style city located in northwestern Algeria. It has a profound cultural history and is also very popular for its cooler climate in this warm country.

The Grand Mosque built in the 11th century and the tomb of Sidi Boumediene are the main points of pilgrimage. The wall-protected El Mechouar palace, which was built in the 12th century is also an architectural attraction.

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