Algeria · Heart of North Africa
الجزائر (The White City)
Algeria
3+ Million
Mediterranean Coast
UTC+1 (CET)
Algiers is the capital and largest city of Algeria, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Known as "The White City" for its gleaming whitewashed buildings cascading down hillsides to the sea, it began as a Phoenician trading post before 10th-century Berbers built it into a prosperous city.
The Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a labyrinth of narrow streets preserving centuries of Ottoman and Mediterranean architecture. The city navigates traffic through a modern metro system while maintaining its historic character throughout the old quarters.
Algeria's tourism strategy "Horizon 2025" focuses on developing world-class accommodation and infrastructure. The Great Mosque of Algeria (Djamaâ El Djazaïr) is the largest in Africa and third largest in the world, showcasing the country's Islamic architectural achievements.
UNESCO World Heritage Site with maze-like streets, Ottoman palaces, and historic mosques. The essence of old Algiers.
Africa's largest mosque and world's third largest, featuring a stunning 265-meter minaret and contemporary Islamic design.
19th-century basilica perched on a cliff overlooking the Bay of Algiers, dedicated to "Our Lady of Africa."
17th-century mosque blending Moorish and Byzantine styles, originally converted to a cathedral during French rule.
Houses remarkable archaeological collections including Roman, Islamic, and prehistoric artifacts from across Algeria.
Algiers offers beautiful coastal stretches for swimming, water sports, and enjoying the North African sun.
Algiers is the economic center of Algeria, housing government institutions, major corporations, and the country's primary port. The economy is driven by petroleum, natural gas, financial services, and a growing tourism sector. Algeria is the largest country in Africa and holds vast Saharan resources.
Culturally, Algiers reflects a blend of Berber, Arab, Ottoman, and French influences. The city's cuisine, music (raï and chaâbi), and architecture showcase this diversity. Independence from France in 1962 after a bloody struggle is commemorated throughout the city, while a vibrant café culture and Mediterranean lifestyle define contemporary Algiers.
Algiers was founded as a Phoenician trading post and later a Roman town. The 10th-century Berber leader Bologhine ibn Ziri established the city's foundation for prosperity. It fell to various powers—the Almohads, Ottomans, and finally the French in 1830.
French colonial rule lasted 132 years until the Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962) led to liberation. The war's brutality and the revolutionaries' determination shaped modern Algerian identity. Since independence, Algiers has developed as a modern capital while preserving its unique heritage as a meeting point of Mediterranean civilizations.
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