Algeria
Algiers and Oran are Mediterranean coastal cities with a strong seaside atmosphere, while Constantine offers striking scenery perched above a gorge. The cities are quite far apart, so it's best to plan travel time generously.
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Algiers
Algiers is the capital and largest city of Algeria, located in North Africa and facing the western Mediterranean. It makes an excellent gateway for exploring Algeria.
47 sights 9 guides Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Oran
Oran is a city in northwestern Algeria, about 400 km from the capital, Algiers. As the central city of Oran Province, it makes a good starting point for exploring western Algeria.
11 sights 9 guides Oran Ahmed Ben Bella Airport (ORN)
Constantine
Constantine sits on Algeria's northeastern Mediterranean coast and is the country's third-largest city. It serves as a commercial hub for the eastern region and holds historical significance as the burial place of national hero Abd al-Qadir.
8 sights 9 guides Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL)
Annaba
Annaba is a port city in northeastern Algeria, bordering Tunisia. As the country's fourth-largest city, it has all the character of a lively harbor town.
8 sights 9 guides Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport (AAE)
Béjaïa
Béjaïa is a city in northeastern Algeria on the southern Mediterranean coast, known for its charming coastal scenery. As the capital of its surrounding province, it makes a convenient base for travel.
10 sights 9 guides Bejaia Soummam – Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA)
Top sights in Algeria
Shopping & districts
Casbah of Algiers
The old town of Algiers, a historic quarter founded in 944 under the Zirid dynasty. Its alleyways hold enough historical value to have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
Temples & religious sites
Ketchaoua Mosque
Built in the 17th century during the Ottoman era, this mosque stands atop a steep staircase at the entrance to the UNESCO-listed Casbah district. It showcases a distinctive blend of Moorish and Byzantine architectural styles.
Temples & religious sites
Djamaa El Kebir of Algiers
A mosque in the Casbah district of Algiers, built in 1097 and the oldest in the city. It pairs well with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Casbah area.
Temples & religious sites
Djamaa El Djazaïr
A large mosque in Algiers with the world's tallest minaret, standing 37 stories high. It is considered the third-largest Islamic building in the world.
Temples & religious sites
Basilica of Notre-Dame-d'Afrique
A Catholic basilica in Algiers, historically significant as the origin of the "Our Lady of Africa" devotion. Visitors can take in both its interior and exterior in a calm, peaceful atmosphere.
Temples & religious sites
Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque
A mosque in downtown Oran that once served as the largest synagogue in Africa. It's a place to see how religious architecture has changed over time.
Shopping & districts
Bab El Oued
This neighborhood lies along the northern coast of central Algiers. Right on the sea, it's a pleasant spot for a coastal stroll.
Temples & religious sites
Emir Abdelkader Mosque
A Sunni mosque in Constantine, Algeria, and the second largest in the country after the Great Mosque of Algiers. It's a great place to view grand Islamic architecture up close.
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