Situated on the coasts of Mediterranean Sea, Algiers the capital of Algeria is a city of amazing diversity. This diversity is evident from its multifaceted architecture. Where Soviet era buildings are giving company to French built boulevards and an Islamic touch is evident throughout Casbah. The city is home to several tourist attractions and also a jumping off point to equally good number of attractions situated in vicinity. The capital of Algeria is pressed on gas pedal for the development but finding it hard to elevate the standards of largely impoverished population. Passengers flying business class to Algiers spends some time in the city and plan an onward journey. The city has enough things to keep travellers occupied for few days.
Useful Information
- The best time to visit Algiers is March through May and October though November.
- The travellers should remains watchful while visiting the crowded streets.
- Extensive insurance cover against theft and loss should be taken.
An excellent means of transportation make getting around in the city a lot easier making visit to major places of tourist interest a lot easier. A visit to Casbah which is an UNESCO world heritage site is a prime draw card of Algiers. On their visit to Casbah, the travellers would be able to see some of the most popular mosques in the city that includes Ketchaoua Mosque. El Djedid Mosque.El Kebir Mosque and Dar Hassan. Pacha situated near Ketchaoua Mosque is one of the grandest mansions in the city and carries the name of the owner Hassan Pacha who was the ruler or Dey of Algier. Those nourishing love for museums and art galleries should visit Palais des Raïs which is a bunch of waterfront houses joined by a single courtyard and now houses a number of museums and art galleries. Beni Hammad Fort with its imposing buildings is also a destination worth exploring. There are accommodations and dining options of every range and budget to provide travellers with quality stay.