Wonderful Cities to Discover in Algeria

posted on: Jul 6, 2020

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer

Many countries are known for tourism and make us all dream. However, had you noticed that every year a new country is added to this list? Because we’re always discovering the beauty of new countries. In fact, there are many countries whose potential is unknown and which finally fascinates us. This is the case of Algeria, for example, which is not really known as a tourist country. After reading this article, I’m sure you’ll want to visit it.

Moreover, there are a lot of rumors about the visa to go to Algeria. According to these rumors, before, you had to wait an eternity to get the visa. Fortunately, things are progressing, and now it’s quite fast to get your visa for Algeria.

Why spend holidays in Algeria?

First of all, in addition to the beautiful landscapes that you will discover, the Algerian people are very nice. In fact, many tourists who have been to Algeria say that Algerian are very welcoming and friendly people. “When we ask for our way, there are even people who offer to accompany us to show us the way. When we tell them that we are not from here, they are pleased because they like tourists very much and because they want the world to know what their beautiful country has to offer. ” As a result, they’re very hospitable people.

Moreover, it should be noted that Algeria is not only endowed with desert scenery and ancient ruins. In fact, one of the advantages, when you travel to Algeria, is that just by being in a city, you can see different landscapes. Therefore, its vast and varied landscapes make it the ideal tourist attraction. This is what we are going to discover right away. 

Algiers

Algiers, which is the capital of Algeria, is nicknamed “White Algiers” for the whiteness of its buildings. This city is known for:

• The Casbah, which is a medina with Ottoman palaces and ruined citadels. It is a district endowed with Arab-Berber architecture.
• The great post of Algiers which is located in the heart of the city.
• The wonderful Jardin d’Essai.
• The monument of the martyrs. This monument is in height, so it offers a splendid view of the bay of Algiers, for example.

Between the sea and the mountain, the city and the countryside, visiting Algiers allows you to discover incredible viewpoints!

Constantine

Constantine is a commune located in the north of Algeria. This metropolis is the 3rd most populated city of Algeria. For tourists who are fans of history and art, Constantine can be a fascinating destination. In fact, there are places like:

• The seven bridges. They connect the two sides of the city separated by the Rhummel gorges.
• The Boulevard of the Abyss which gives an extraordinary view of the El Hamma valley.
• The museum of Cirta and Tiddis.
• The great mosque of Emir Abdelkader which mixes Islamic art with modern art.
• The Caves of the Bear and the Sheep, where the remains of the first inhabitants of Constantine can be found (cave paintings dating back 30,000 years).
• The swimming pools of Sidi M’Sid which are fed by a natural spring.

Annaba

Annaba is a port city in northern Algeria. This city is ideal for tourists who love cities with diverse landscapes and also, for those who love the beach. In fact, like many cities in Algeria, it has beautiful views that are all different from each other.

• Beautiful beaches.
• You can go diving in Annaba.
• There are landscapes where you can see modern architecture.
• There are spectacular ruins to be discovered, such as the archaeological site of Hippone.

Biskra

One of the most beautiful places in the Algerian Sahara, Biskra. It’s a commune in the northeast of the Algerian Sahara. This oasis town is nicknamed “The Queen of Oases” or “The Gateway to the Sahara” because it connects the north to the south. What to discover in Biskra?

• The Mausoleum of Sidi Zarzour. It is erected in the middle of the river whose name it bears.
• The Mosque of Sidi Okba which is located 17 km south-east of Biskra. This architectural jewel is one of the oldest mosques in the Maghreb.
• Biskra is full of beautiful landscapes to discover.

Sétif

One of the most important cities of Algeria, Sétif. In fact, Setif is considered by many as the commercial capital of Algeria. In addition, It is a city full of history and archaeological remains.

• It has a broad tree-lined boulevard.
• Many magnificent fountains to discover. There is the famous Ain el fouara fountain, for example.
• Archaeological sites such as the Ruins of Djemila. Also, this site has been classified as a historical monument by Unesco.

Tlemcen

A place very famous for its Moorish buildings, Tlemcen. It’s a wilaya located in the North West of Algeria. As known buildings to be visited there are for example:

• The mausoleum of Sidi Boumediene.
• The great mosque of the 11th century
• The El Mechouar palace dating from the 12th century and many others.

Sources:

https://www.visa-algerie.com/huit-bonnes-raisons-de-visiter-biskra/

https://fr.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Constantine

https://www.visa-algerie.com/lieu/sept-bonnes-raisons-de-visiter-setif/

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