Algiers - Wikipedia
WebAlgiers (/ æ l ˈ dʒ ɪər z / al-JEERZ; Arabic: الجزائر, romanized: al-Jazāʾir) is the capital and largest city of Algeria, located in the north-central part of the country. The city's population at the 2008 census was 2,988,145 and in 2020 was estimated to be around 4,500,000.
Algiers | Algeria, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WebMar 8, 2024 · View of the city of Algiers, Algeria. Algiers, capital and chief seaport of Algeria. It is the political, economic, and cultural centre of the country. Algiers is built on the slopes of the Sahel Hills, which parallel the Mediterranean Sea coast, and it extends for some 10 miles (16 km) along the Bay of Algiers.
Algiers travel - Lonely Planet | Algeria, Africa
WebAlgiers (Al-Jazaïr) never fails to make an impression. This is a city of rare beauty and of thrilling, disorientating and sometimes brutal contrast. The country's turbulent history is writ large in the city's richly textured architecture: wide French-built boulevards and elegant apartments and villas, Socialist-era monuments and public ...
Algiers – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebAlgiers is the capital city of Algeria, located in the northern part of the country. It is situated on the Mediterranean Sea and is the largest and most populous city in the country. Algiers is a bustling city of over 3 million people. It is home to many educational institutions, including the University of Algiers, the country's most ...
15 Best Things to Do in Algiers (Algeria) - The Crazy Tourist
WebJan 26, 2020 · Lets explore the best things to do in Algiers: 1. Explore the old city Source: flickr Casbah. Officially known as the Casbah, this is an ancient part of Algiers that is built on a hill overlooking modern Algiers. This part of the city dates back to the 17th century, founded on the ruins of old Icosium.
Algiers Guide for First Time Visitors * Travel of Locals
WebJan 11, 2024 · by Said Hocine. North Africa Local Guide and Traveler. As a local guide, I have years of experience helping tourists on what to see, find the best places to stay and what to eat while in Algiers. This guide serves as a go-to resource specially for first time visitors of the Algerian capital. Insider’s tips.
Must-see attractions Algiers, Algeria - Lonely Planet
WebDiscover the best attractions in Algiers including Casbah, National Museum of Antiquities, and Bardo Museum of Prehistory & Ethnography.
Algiers and its history | Britannica
WebAlgiers, Arabic Al-Jazāʾir French Alger, City (pop., 2010 est.: 2,800,000), chief seaport and capital of Algeria. Located along the Bay of Algiers and first settled by Phoenicians, it was later ruled by the Romans. It was destroyed by the Vandals in the 5th century ce but revived under a Berber dynasty in the 10th century.
Algiers, Algeria: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WebAbout Algiers. Nestled between the Mediterranean and the steep, forested hills that form its backdrop, Algiers is a city whose rich history can be seen in its architecture, from its Moorish mosques, Ottoman-style palaces and the Kasbah, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site, to its Berber fortifications, French colonial houses and modern ...
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Algiers - Tripadvisor
WebThings to Do in Algiers, Algeria: See Tripadvisor's 23,322 traveler reviews and photos of Algiers tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in Algiers. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
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