Sidd Boumedien Mosque
Rue Ibn Khaldoun, Tlemcen, Algeria
Description:
Among the religious sights of Tlemcen, the Sidd Boumedien Mosque-Shamb deserves special attention.
This is the tomb of the patron saint of the city, the highly revered ruler Abu Madian, or Sidi Boumedien - as he is called by the Algerians. Sidd Boumedien Mosque has long been a place of pilgrimage.
Tourists can see the minaret and the outer walls of the mosque, but only Muslims can enter, as evidenced by warning signs. Since the mausoleum is also inside, access to it is limited.