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  • The Magic of Tassili N’Ajjer

    Pre-historic cave art tells us volumes about our ancestors, and about the glorious and deep past of a nation. Though Algeria is a strife-torn nation today, mired in poor governance and ...

  • Discover Algeria’s City of Bridges

    Almost completely surrounded by a deep gorge, the city of Constantine is sometimes called the "City of Bridges" – a reference to the numerous bridges connecting the different parts of the city ...

  • Béjaïa – Kabylia’s Largest City

    The city of Béjaïa, located on the Mediterranean coastline of Algeria, is both the capital of the Béjaïa Province and the largest city in Kabylia – a region in the north of Algeria which ...

  • Cheb Mami

    Many internationally recognized and famous people have originated from Algeria. Some have been recognized politically while others have been recognized for their sporting achievements, and ...

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What to See

  • Currency

    Whenever you travel to another country, whether for business or for pleasure, you will inevitably need to familiarize yourself with the currency being used in that country. Not only will you need to determine where the various exchange points are and what sort of travel currency - such as travelers checks and credit cards - is available, but you will also need to get an idea of how much ...

  • French Embassy

    Algeria gained its independence from France in 1962 and chose to establish the French Embassy on a fifteen-hectare estate in Algiers, known as Peltzer Park.

  • Tlemcen Museum

    Located in the North West Region of Algeria, the town of Tlemcen is noted for its flourishing vineyards and olive plantations, as well as its carpet, textile and leather handicrafts. With its centuries of fascinating history and rich culture – a blend of Berber, Arab, French and Andalucian - Tlemcen is a popular tourist destination. Visitors to the town may want to take some time to explore ...

  • German Embassy

    Algeria may not be the first place that most German tourists think of visiting, but the German Embassy in Algeria is certainly a busy place. While it is true that the country has been ravaged by war, Algeria is filled with many excellent tourist attractions and heritage sites, providing an interesting holiday destination.

  • Djemaa el-Djedid

    At approximately three hundred and fifty years old, the Djemaa el-Djedid Mosque is by no means a new religious site, as the name reflects. The Djemaa el-Djedid Mosque was constructed in 1660, during the Ottoman period, and even though its designation changed a few times over the centuries, and reconstruction was done to suit its new purposes, the building survived the French onslaught, which ...

  • Adventure Travel

    Algeria, with its wide open spaces, massive sand dunes, impressive mountains and deep canyons, is a country just waiting to be explored. Adventure travel in Algeria is booming! To cater for the numerous adventure tourists who visit the country, various companies have begun to offer unique Algerian adventure tours. Join us as we consider some the exciting activities on offer in this diverse ...

  • Architecture

    Algeria's architecture is interesting and diverse. Since the country has virtually always been a crossroads between east and west, it has seen many different cultural and architectural influences over the years. In ancient times, Algeria's strategic position meant that the major military powers of the time would do their utmost to gain control over it. As a result, Algeria has seen ...

  • Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

    When the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Algiers was inaugurated on 1 December 2007, it had the lofty goal of initiating a cultural renewal following a period of unrest in the 1990s which had pushed cultural interest into the background. While this period of turmoil has passed, long-standing and budding artists were focused on making a living and did not have the time or ...

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