Oran

Oran is the second largest city in Algeria. It is a vibrant port city with character and beauty. This town has historical buildings, ancient mosques, the Casbah, and the Theatre. It offers some of the most beautiful architecture in Algeria. Oran, located on Algeria’s northwest Mediterranean coast, is a place that blends all kinds of cultural influences together. From the Spanish-built Santa Cruz Fort that towers over the city to the Turkish La Blanca old town, you will find a slice of all kinds of Mediterranean civilizations in this city.

The city's public transportation is centered on the Oran Metro covering coastal neighborhoods with the connecting Oran tramway covering suburbs not yet served by the metro. This place is well known for sports tournaments, mainly soccer played at the 1st November Stadium and Seffouhi Stadium which are also venues for festivals. Oran is also an excellent place for scuba diving, sampling Algerian cuisine, and listening to live Rai music which has its origins in the city. The folk music Raï ("opinion" in Arabic), had its beginnings in Oran. This genre of music was formulated by shepherds in the 1930s through Arab and European influences. This music was surrounded by controversy due to women's key role in public performances of the music, as well as the hedonistic lyrics about love and alcohol.

Location: Oran Province, Algeria
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