Why Algeria Suppose Dey Your List
Algeria na Africa biggest country, e mix Mediterranean coastline, Roman ruins, Ottoman casbah and di vast Sahara. E still no see plenty tourist, so im cities dey feel authentic and uncrowded. Na dis be di best places to start.
Algiers
Di capital, dem sabi am as Algiers di White because of im bright hillside buildings, e mix French colonial boulevard with steep Ottoman old town.
- Wetin go shine: di Casbah, one UNESCO-listed maze of alley, palace and mosque wey dey tumble down to di bay.
Oran
Algeria second city and di birthplace of rai music na relaxed, sun-soaked port with Spanish and French heritage.
- Wetin go shine: climb go Santa Cruz fort above di city make you see sweeping view over di Mediterranean.
Constantine
Dramatically dey sit for plateau wey deep gorge split am, Constantine na di City of Bridges, dem link am with spectacular bridges wey high above di Rhumel River.
- Wetin go shine: cross di Sidi M'Cid suspension bridge, around 175 metre above di ravine.
Ghardaia
For di M'Zab Valley, dis UNESCO-listed cluster of fortified desert town go show you centuries-old Mozabite architecture for ochre, white and pink.
- Wetin go shine: di tiered, pyramid-like old town and im busy traditional market square.
Tlemcen
Near di Moroccan border, Tlemcen na refined city of Andalusian and Moorish art, garden and craftsmanship.
- Wetin go shine: di Great Mosque of Tlemcen and di nearby Mansourah ruins.
Annaba
Coastal city for di northeast wey get broad beach and easygoing pace, dem build am beside ancient Hippo Regius, di home of Saint Augustine.
- Wetin go shine: di Basilica of Saint Augustine, e dey overlook di Roman ruins.
Timgad
Dem often call am di Pompeii of Africa, Timgad na remarkably complete Roman town wey Emperor Trajan found around 100 AD.
- Wetin go shine: di Arch of Trajan wey dey stand over di original grid street.
Practical Tips
- Di dinar (DZD) na cash-based; carry some for market and taxi.
- Spring and autumn dey ideal; di Sahara hot well well for summer.
- Small Arabic or French words go carry you far.
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