Chapel of Our Lady of Salvation: A Beacon of Faith in Oran

Chapel of Our Lady of Salvation: A Beacon of Faith in Oran

“Perched on the heights of Oran, the Chapel of Our Lady of Salvation stands as a timeless symbol of hope, resilience, and spiritual unity.” 📦 Quick Facts 📍 Location: Mount Murdjadjo, Oran, Algeria⛪ Built: 1850 by French colonial authorities🏞 Setting: Near Santa Cruz Fortress, overlooking Oran🌅 Best Time to Visit: Late afternoon for sunset views🔔 […]

Mosquée du Pacha: The Ottoman Legacy in Oran

“A symbol of spiritual grandeur and Ottoman elegance, the Mosquée du Pacha invites visitors to step into a living piece of 18th-century Algerian history.” 📆 Quick Facts 📍 Location: Old Town, Oran, Algeria⏲ Built: 1796 (1210 AH)ع Commissioned by: Bey Mohamed El-Kebir🏛 Style: Ottoman architecture with Andalusian influences🔬 Materials: White stone, green tiles, wood-carved mihrab🌇 […]

Oran City Tour with Oryx Voyage

Oran City Tour with Oryx Voyage

Discover Oran’s Soul: From Ottoman Mosques to French Boulevards Join us for a one-day guided tour through the vibrant streets, stunning architecture, and layered history of Oran — Algeria’s cultural gem by the sea. 📍 Quick Overview 🏢 Morning Highlights: Architectural Walk We begin our day with a relaxed yet insightful stroll through Oran’s French-era […]

Santa Cruz Fortress: Oran’s Timeless Guardian

Santa Cruz Fortress: Oran’s Timeless Guardian

“Overlooking Oran like a silent sentinel, Santa Cruz Fortress tells a story of resistance, faith, and Mediterranean beauty.” 📦 Quick Facts 📍 Location: Mount Murdjadjo, Oran, Algeria🛡 Built: Late 16th century by the Spanish🏰 Type: Hilltop fortress and chapel🔭 Altitude: ~400 meters above sea level⛪ Chapel: Santa Cruz Chapel, built after the 1849 cholera epidemic🌅 […]