Explore Monte-Christo in Algeria
Monte-Christo in the region of Oran is a town in Algeria - some 219 mi or ( 352 km ) West of Algiers , the country's capital city .
Current time in Monte-Christo is now 10:54 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Algiers " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tlemcen, Sidi ech Chahmi, Sidi Bel Abbes, Sainte-Clotilde, and Saint-Andre. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Tlemcen . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Monte-Christo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
waterspout at Oran (Like Tornado)
a real big waterspout at my city ORAN!!! it's very rare & wonderfull :p ..
Oran (2005) - Mt Aïdour
www.visitoran.com Here we are upon the Mountain Aïdour (Murdjajo) in Oran, Algeria and we take a 360 degree view from the peak. Commonly referred to as Santa Cruz. Plateau de Moulay Abdelkader al-Jila ..
Wahran Oran HD
Vue sur la ville d'Oran en Algérie à partir du fort de santa cruz, en fond sonore l'appel à la prière des mosquées. ..
Algeria Music Oran
a drive trough Oran with music! please make comments! ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Hassan Basha Mosque
The Hassan Basha Mosque is a mosque in Oran, built in 1797 during the reign of Mohamed Bey large order of Baba Hassan Basha of Algiers (the expulsion of the Moors). First imam of the mosque, Sheikh Sidi Mohamed El-Sunni Al-Mahaji.
Located at 35.70 -0.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Attack on Mers-el-Kébir
The Attack on Mers-el-Kébir, part of Operation Catapult and also known as the Battle of Mers-el-Kébir, was a British Navy bombardment of the French Navy at Mers-el-Kébir on the coast of what was then French Algeria on 3 July 1940. A British naval task force attacked the French fleet, which was at anchor and not expecting an assault from Britain, France's former ally. The attack resulted in the deaths of 1,297 French servicemen, the sinking of a battleship and the damaging of five other ships.
Located at 35.72 -0.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
HMS Walney (Y04)
HMS Walney (Y04), launched in 1930 as USCGC Sebago, was a Banff class sloop. She was transferred to the Royal Navy in 1941 and lost in 1942 in Operation Reservist, an attack on Oran that formed part of Operation Torch. Her captain, Frederick Thornton Peters, received the Victoria Cross for gallantry during this operation.
Located at 35.72 -0.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Royal Hotel (Oran)
Royal Hotel is a luxury hotel in Oran, Algeria. One of the most luxurious hotels in Oran, it is set in a colonial building dated to 1920 and contains 112 rooms, 12 junior suites and 5 senior suites.
Located at 35.70 -0.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Great Synagogue (Oran)
The Great Synagogue of Oran, Algeria, was built and consecrated in 1880 at the initiative of Simon Kanoui, but its inauguration took place only in 1918. Also known as Temple Israelite, it is located on the former Boulevard Joffre, currently Boulevard Maata Mohamed El Habib. It was one of the largest and most superb synagogues in North Africa.
Located at 35.70 -0.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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