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Algiers is the capital and largest city of the North African country of Algeria. Although Algeria has suffered a troubled past, the country is now becoming stable once again and hence visitors should not encounter any problems here.
The city of Algiers is serviced by the Houari Boumedienne International Airport (airport code: ALG). Flights from the UK are offered by many of the world’s major airlines. The majority of flights to Algiers from the UK are indirect, with one or two connections. Choose from airlines such as Air France, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Iberia, and Air Comet. British Airways offers direct flights from London to Algiers. Most of the connecting flight routes from the UK to Algiers differ according to the airlines involved.
The Tourist Attractions of Algiers
Algiers is located in the region called Central Algeria and is situated on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Although it would not originally have been called Algiers, there has been a settlement in this part of Algeria since Phoenician times and later in Roman times. What has become the present city of Algiers was established in the year 944 and has been successively occupied by many different nations since then.The more recent occupations were by the Spanish and then the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans ruled from 1516 and many of the buildings within the old city were built during this time, and then the French took over from 1830 until Algeria gained independence in 1962.
Algiers now offers tourists a mix of architectures and monuments from different periods in its history, making this an interesting city to visit.
The Kasbah (sometimes spelt Casbah) of Algeria is very popular with visitors. You’ll find this located on the hill, making its way down to the sea, and it is divided into two – the Low City and the High City. There are a number of old mosques here including the Ketchaoua Mosque which was built in 1794; the older Mosque el Djedid dating from 1660, and others from the mid 1600’s too. The Kasbah is an enthralling place, consisting of many maze-like narrow streets lined with houses. It’s easy to get lost here as soon each one looks the same!
Outside of the Kasbah, Algiers also has many other buildings of interest. The Roman Catholic church, Notre Dame d’Afrique for example with its quite unique architecture. The sandstone coloured walls and the large domes mean that this church in many ways resembles a mosque. The church is on the north side of Algiers with excellent views as it’s situated on a clifftop overlooking the Bay of Algiers. There was formerly a cable car running to take visitors to this part of the city, though it’s uncertain whether this is still running now.
The oldest mosque in Algiers is the Great Mosque, built in 1097. When compared to many mosques around the world this one is quite understated though it is very important as one of the last remaining examples of Almoravid architecture.
Another interesting building is the Grand Post Office. This large neo-Moorish architectural style building was constructed in 1910 and is a gleaming white colour.
Finally the Monument of the Martyrs is an important monument for Algiers and the country as a whole. This tall structure was completed in 1982 to mark the 20th anniversary of Algeria’s independence. The three ‘legs’ are actually styled as palm leaves, protecting the eternal flame which sits underneath.