Location: Algiers
Top Things to do in Algiers
What to do and see in Algiers, Algiers Province: The Best Things to do
Nestled between the Mediterranean and the steep, forested hills that form its backdrop, Algiers is a city whose rich history can be seen in its architecture, from its Moorish mosques, Ottoman-style palaces and the Kasbah, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site, to its Berber fortifications, French colonial houses and modern boulevards. The city is home to numerous attractions, including the Great Mosque, the National Library, Martyrs Square, the Bardo Museum and multiple monuments and forts.
Restaurants in Algiers
1. Kasbah of Algiers
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4.5 based on 436 reviews
The upper old part of Algiers has interesting Moorish houses, minarets and old citadel.
Reviewed By KristiDNYC - New York City, United States
Many people say that you can't walk alone in the Kasbah, but that's not true. In the daytime, you can walk freely and explore on your own. Just keep your wits about you and turn back if you feel uncomfortable. It's such a shame that the government has let these beautiful buildings crumble. Several older people came up to us and said, "You should have visited a long time ago, it used to be so beautiful here,."
2. Basilique Notre Dame d'Afrique
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4.5 based on 703 reviews
Basilica in Algiers overlooking the bay of the capital city. Completed in 1872, this splendid building of neo-bysantine architecture is ornately decorated in the inside in the Spanish-Moorish decor. Unique in its genre, it is probably one of the only churches in the world where the invocation to the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Africa reads "Notre Dame d'Afrique, priez pour nous et pour les musulmans - Our Lady of Africa, pray for us and for Muslims". It is dear to the Algerian people who see it as 'their' church. PLEASE NOTE - Appropriate dress required to enter the Basilica
Reviewed By RashidSultan - Madison, United States
Beautiful church. Drive here isn’t easy. Views from the church are spectacular. Worth the visit. It isn’t open all day. They do have a gift shop. They have regular service if you want to attend check with the church. Parking is free and plenty. You’re only allowed to take pictures when you enter the church from inside from that point you cannot take anymore pictures.
3. Le Jardin d'Essai du Hamma
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4.5 based on 844 reviews
The Botanical Garden of Algiers, Algeria History of the Garden In 1831, the French colony began undertaking remediation work on the marshlands in order to cultivate agricultural soil. By 1832, Governor General Antoine Avisard signed a decree that established a test garden in a place called El Hamma, east of Algiers. El Hamma provided a perfect plot for the agricultural plans due to its richness in water and cool climate near the sea. The aim of the garden was to serve as both a model farm and a test garden to install, acclimate and study various imported plant species. The garden’s main function in the beginning was diffusing useful plants for medicinal, economic and commercial purposes before scientific and horticultural activities were adopted. The zoological garden was created in 1900, under the initiative of Dr Joseph Ange who was the correspondent of the Paris Museum. By 1837, the garden’s capacity grew from 5 to 18 hectares with an increase
Reviewed By mohamedhK2339WB
A place i like to visit every time i can when i am in Algiers, an amazing variety of trees and plants, desserved by a subway station ("Métro"), both the french and the english gardens are fabulous, the little zoo also has a particular charme despite (....)... An beautiful area of algiers with the National Library near by, Dar Abdelletif and the Museum of Fine Arts
4. Musee National du Bardo
5. Palais of Rais - Bastion 23
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
The Palais of Raïs is an historic and architectural site. It is also a center of art and culture. Open to the public in November 1994, it consists of three palaces, five small houses, a Sabbath (covered walkway), a central courtyard, a walkway and a battery. By its location in the perimeter of the classified old city, it remains the last witness of the extension of the Casbah of Algiers to the sea.
6. Ketchaoua Mosque
7. Teri Park
8. La Grande Poste d'Alger
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4.0 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By 594mq - Vienna, Austria
It was in a local neighborhood with many traditional cafes and stores But the building was closed and it was not possible to visit it easily because of the police there
9. Memorial du Martyr
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4.0 based on 515 reviews
Reviewed By ksarman - Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar
I did a small stop ???? ver in Alger Between 2 flights I met a super good driver at international airport who drop me here The view on Alger bay is stunning The Monument is lighted on different color There is a lot of locals who walk around Nice place good vibes but impossible to go under, pity when you are an Instagramer
10. La Rue Didouche Mourad
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4.0 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By CharlotteDWG
This street is always very busy as it's full of shops and restaurants. The Aladdin is a good snack bar for a quick lunch. The Lalla Mina restaurant is chic, very clean and good quality.
