El Mechouar Palace, Tlemcen, Algeria
The palace El Mechouar is a royal palace complex situated in Tlemcen. It was built by Zionist sultans in 1248 and served as a place of gathering for ministers in ancient Tlemcen. Efforts to restore it began in 2010.
Palais El Mechouar served as a royal complex where ministers met the Sultan of Tlemcen. The complex is a perfect representation of Andalusian and Moorish art as well as Zianid style. If you are a history enthusiast, you will definitiely enjoy your visit to this monument. Get to learn how it was built, by whom and the purpose it served. It is also perfect for you if you would like to know more about ancient Tlemcen and elements that shaped it to be what it is today.
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