Constantine

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.

Temples & religious sites

Great Mosque of Constantine

A Sunni mosque in downtown Constantine, standing as the city's foremost Islamic place of worship. Worth a visit while exploring this city perched above a gorge.

Views & landmarks

Pont El Kantara

This is the oldest of the bridges crossing Constantine's Rhummel Gorge, having been rebuilt several times from an Ottoman-style arch bridge into today's concrete arch. From the bridge, you can also take in the gorge's striking natural terrain below.

Temples & religious sites

Hassan Bey Mosque

Built in 1730 in Constantine, this mosque served as a cathedral for a time before reverting to a mosque in 1962. It's a great place to explore a building shaped by the twists of history.

Views & landmarks

Pont Mellah Slimane

A suspension bridge spanning the Rhumel River gorge in Constantine, Algeria, once one of the highest bridges in the world at its opening. It connects the old town with the train station area, accessible by stairs or elevator.

Temples & religious sites

Sidi Lakhdar Mosque

A Sunni mosque located in Constantine. A pleasant stop while strolling the city to take in the atmosphere of Islamic architecture.

Museums & galleries

Cirta National Museum

A national museum in Constantine that exhibits a wide range of items, from ancient artifacts to paintings. It's a great place to explore both the city's history and art in one visit.

Culture & venues

Constantine Regional Theater

This old theater is located in Constantine, the city perched above a gorge. With a variety of performances staged here, it's a good stop for a taste of local culture while wandering the city.