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Constantine, The City of Bridges, is the capital of the Constantine Province and is situated in north eastern Algeria, about 50 miles from the Mediterranean Sea coast. Constantine is an attractive and scenic city with a good variety of attractions, the most dramatic of which is the large gorge that acts like a moat around the city.
Constantine is nicknamed the City of Bridges, and quite rightly so! With the large gorge dissecting the city in two the only sensible way to get across is by bridge, and the combination of bridges and gorge make this a popular city to photograph. There are eight significant bridges in the city today including the second highest suspended bridge in the world, which is said to be great for bungee jumping if you have the nerves!
The newest bridge is a cable stayed bridge, completed in 2012, and it crosses the ravine created by the River Rhummel, connecting two parts of the city together. There are also much older bridges too that connect together various different parts of the city.
Landmarks in Constantine
Obviously the bridges are among the major landmarks in Constantine but the city does have others too. There are a number of attractive mosques that are reflective of the fact that 99% of Algerians practice Islam. The Palace of Ahmed Bey is an important historical landmark and has beautiful architecture that goes to make this one of Constantine’s popular attractions, and it’s located within the kasbah, which itself is a popular place for tourists to visit.
The Palace was built between 1826 and 1835 and was visited by Napoleon in 1865. It features attractive Arabian architecture and has inner courtyards where residents would go for peace and quiet.
Other Attractions in Constantine
As well as enjoying the scenery and the architecture, Constantine also has museums, particularly the Gustav Mercier Museum which displays ancient and modern art and offers a look at the culture of Constantine and Algiers.
Outside the city there are the ruins of a Roman city named Tiddis. The excavated ruins are fairly extensive and you can see the remains of roads, buildings and gateways, while inside Constantine there is also the ruins of another Roman creation, the Antonian aqueduct.
Flights to Constantine
Flights to Constantine arrive at the Constantine Ain El Bey Airport (airport code: CZL), about 5 miles outside the city, and there are rental cars or shuttles to get you to and from the airport. From the UK there are no direct flights to Constantine so you’ll be travelling via another country, most likely France. British Airways and Air Algerie offer flights to Constantine with one stop via Marseille or Lyon. Aigle Azur is another option with flights also via France.Constantine Tourist Attractions
City of BridgesConstantine is nicknamed the City of Bridges, and quite rightly so! With the large gorge dissecting the city in two the only sensible way to get across is by bridge, and the combination of bridges and gorge make this a popular city to photograph. There are eight significant bridges in the city today including the second highest suspended bridge in the world, which is said to be great for bungee jumping if you have the nerves!
The newest bridge is a cable stayed bridge, completed in 2012, and it crosses the ravine created by the River Rhummel, connecting two parts of the city together. There are also much older bridges too that connect together various different parts of the city.
Landmarks in Constantine
Obviously the bridges are among the major landmarks in Constantine but the city does have others too. There are a number of attractive mosques that are reflective of the fact that 99% of Algerians practice Islam. The Palace of Ahmed Bey is an important historical landmark and has beautiful architecture that goes to make this one of Constantine’s popular attractions, and it’s located within the kasbah, which itself is a popular place for tourists to visit.
The Palace was built between 1826 and 1835 and was visited by Napoleon in 1865. It features attractive Arabian architecture and has inner courtyards where residents would go for peace and quiet.
Other Attractions in Constantine
As well as enjoying the scenery and the architecture, Constantine also has museums, particularly the Gustav Mercier Museum which displays ancient and modern art and offers a look at the culture of Constantine and Algiers.
Outside the city there are the ruins of a Roman city named Tiddis. The excavated ruins are fairly extensive and you can see the remains of roads, buildings and gateways, while inside Constantine there is also the ruins of another Roman creation, the Antonian aqueduct.