Known as "Algiers the white" for its dazzling white buildings, Algiers is the capital city of a new Algeria, in both the literal and figurative sense. The city is home to more than 3 million inhabitants and is the second-largest business centre on the African continent. With its myriad of narrow streets, this ancient city is fast-paced, enriched by a thriving economic and cultural life in keeping with the Algerian youth.
Located in the north of Algeria, known as Dzayer in Algerian Arabic, the age-old city of Algiers is one of the most magical cities in the Mediterranean. The city's highly typical Mediterranean architecture is displayed through its traditional housing, colonial buildings, the narrow streets in the Kasbah and the wide avenues by the sea front. Situated amongst the foothills of the Sahel Mountains, Algiers has no need for a lighthouse as the brightness and whiteness of the buildings are reflected in its glistening bay. The city is a magnet for international businesses and investors as well as tourists and with the third largest airport on the continent, Algiers is the ideal place to discover for weekend breaks, leisure activities and holidays.
Stretching almost twenty three kilometres along the coast, the bay acts as a natural shelter and is the highlight of Algiers. Take a stroll along the sea front boulevards, discover the multitude of narrow streets and alleys that snake through the Kasbah or visit grand monuments such as the Djamâa Kebir (the great mosque that dates back to the 11th century), the Maqam E'chahid (Monument of the Martyrs), the Neo-Byzantine inspired Notre Dame d'Afrique basilica or the El Hamma gardens in the ancient Belcourt district, for a taste of just some of the enchanting riches that make "Algiers the white" such a unique and magical place to visit.
For a comprehensive guide to this destination, visit algeriantourism.com
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- Currency: Algerian Dinar (1 Euro = approximately 95.78 Dinars)
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