Bey’s Palace  (Arabic:  قصر الباي ) is a historic palace in Oran, Algeria dating back to the Ottoman era. It was a residence of the ruler who belonged to the Western Baylik  [fr] . The palace is situated in Sidi al-Houari, near the mount Marjaju, and it is categorized as a national heritage. The palace was built in 18th century, commissioned by Muhammad Bey the Great.  The palace has an area size of around 5.6 hectare. It consists of  diwan  (public room), suite, harem, two guard towers which date back to 1345 during the Marinid era, barracks (which were used as a horse stable as well by both Ottomans and French), courtyard, and several other adjacent facilities. Today it is a favorite spot for tourists both domestic and foreign.

Plafonds ornementaux du palais du Bey
Ornamental ceilings of the Bey’s Palace
Palais du Bey
Bey’s Palace
Hôtel de la division
Division Hotel
Arc du palais décoré et sculpté
Decorated and carved palace arch
Une portique du palais
A palace portico
Une fenêtre intérieure du palais
An interior palace window

Bey’s Palace  (Arabic:  قصر الباي ) is a historic palace in Oran, Algeria dating back to the Ottoman era. It was a residence of the ruler who belonged to the Western Baylik  [fr] . The palace is situated in Sidi al-Houari, near the mount Marjaju, and it is categorized as a national heritage. The palace was built in 18th century, commissioned by Muhammad Bey the Great.  The palace has an area size of around 5.6 hectare. It consists of  diwan  (public room), suite, harem, two guard towers which date back to 1345 during the Marinid era, barracks (which were used as a horse stable as well by both Ottomans and French), courtyard, and several other adjacent facilities. Today it is a favorite spot for tourists both domestic and foreign.

Plafonds ornementaux du palais du Bey
Ornamental ceilings of the Bey’s Palace
Palais du Bey
Bey’s Palace
Hôtel de la division
Division Hotel
Arc du palais décoré et sculpté
Decorated and carved palace arch
Une portique du palais
A palace portico
Une fenêtre intérieure du palais
An interior palace window

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Last Update: 27 September 2024

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