Tlemcen
A historic city in northwestern Algeria that served as the capital of the Zianid dynasty for more than three centuries, Tlemcen carries a dense architectural legacy of Andalusian-influenced monuments alongside a walkable centre with a strong café and restaurant scene. Founded as a Roman settlement in 201 CE and later known by several names before taking its current form in the early 9th century, the city sits close to the Mediterranean coast and the Moroccan border, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.
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- Population173,531
- Nearest water from center 4.1 km2.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
Tlemcen: quick answers
Where is Tlemcen?
Tlemcen is in Algeria, about 58 km36 miles in a straight line from Oujda.
How do you get to Tlemcen?
The nearest airport is Zenata (TLM), about 33 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Tlemcen?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C45°F. The wettest month is March, with about 62 mm2.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Tlemcen?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 museums, 30 restaurants and 40 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.