Algiers - Explore Algeria's Dynamic Capital City
Algiers, with a total population of 2.9 million inhabitants, is the largest and most important city in Algeria. Little wonder then that it is also the country's capital city. It is nicknamed "Alger la Blanch" or "Algiers the White" because of the glistening white buildings that can be seen sloping up from the sea. It is located on the Mediterranean Sea, in the Central region of the country. A number of surrounding cluster of islets have been turned into a part of the port.
Algiers is Algeria's main administrative centre and also the country's main harbor, serving as both a shipping center and a principal Mediterranean refueling station. The main industries of Algiers are oil refining, metal works, food, and petrochemicals. The main export products are iron, grain, citrus fruit, wine, phosphates, oil, and vegetables.
There are many interesting things to see and do in Algiers, and visitors can learn a lot about Algeria's history and culture the many museums dotted around the city. Algiers' museums are certainly worth visiting. In addition to the museums, Algiers has many public buildings of interest, including the whole casbah quarter, the Roman Catholic Cathedral, and the Grand and New Mosques
The main building of the casbah was built in 1516 on the site of an older building and served as the Palace Of The Deys until the French conquest. A road has been cut through the center of the building, the mosque turned into barracks and the hall of audience allowed to fall into ruin. Today there are still some remains and traces of a minaret, as well as some marble arches and columns and some pieces of the vaults in which the treasures of the Dey were stored.
The Grand Mosque is the oldest mosque in Algiers. It is said that this building already existed in 1018. The beautiful interior of the mosque is square and is divided into aisles by columns that are joined by Moorish arches. The New Mosque is in the form of a Greek cross and dates back to the 17th century. It is surrounded by a huge white cupola and with four small cupolas at the corners. The interior of this mosque is very much the same as that of the Grand Mosque.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-02-22 07:10:03
I 'am going to Algeria to meet my fiance and I 'am not interested in staying a hotel. I love the home life whether I'am at home or on vacation. I plan on spending my time in Algiers, Algeria. Can some one refer or point me into the right direction of vacation rentals. Shukran/Thank you.
2010-01-12 17:59:42
Im glad all of you like Algeria. I abosolutly adore it. If people Know what a fantastic place it is then i hope one day loads of tourists will come and enjoy them selves.
2009-12-31 02:44:45
Iam going to marry an Algerian man as soon as i can, I cant wait to meet all Algerians, i've only heard great things about that country and the ppl there.
2009-12-19 17:15:50
hi all i was in algeria for 5 weeks getting married. people were very nice and country is good. dont be believe everything ur told.
2009-12-11 16:48:21
I was in algeria for about a month during the Pan African event. Algeria is agreat country. What I had heard and read about algeria about insecurity were all lies. We roamed the street of algiers during night and day time without any problem. The people were amazingly friendly. Thank you Algerians you are great people.
2009-12-10 19:00:43
I have visited algeria 3 times and it is amazing! The people, the culture, the land and the food.
2009-11-20 10:58:11
very good site. maybe do a link to algerian phrases and sayings for tourists to learn? simple things like numbers, greetings, names ...
2009-11-18 12:50:34
I want to travel from Algiers to Mallorka and then to France with a group of Icelanders 2011. Is there boats that sail from Algiers to Mallorka or could we rent one for approx 20 people?
2009-11-10 10:25:20
Algeria seems to be the beautful and bountiful county with great richness in its cultural heritage by having ingredients of greek, spanish, arab, ottoman civilizations. I wish this country to grow by leaps and bounds. The Algerian people are marvellous.
2009-11-08 06:58:24
i wish to visit algers how can i get the visa.pls advice.
2009-09-09 23:07:35
thanks
2009-08-29 00:00:11
hi all algerians.sahha ramdankom
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