The historical part of the capital of Algeria. Kasbah in translation from the local dialect means "fortress". This is the very heart of the city, where old houses, mosques and Ottoman palaces hide in narrow alleys and small squares. The city originated on the ruins of the Phoenician city of Ikosium. In 1992, the Kasbah was included in the UNESCO list. About 70 thousand people live here permanently, many buildings are in disrepair.

Considered the pearl of the country, locals call Constantine "the city of hanging bridges". The city has an unusual location – it is located on a plateau, which was formed as a result of the washing out of rocks by the Rummel River. The El Cantra Bridge, the Devil's Bridge and the Falling Bridge, spanning deep and already dry riverbeds, connect the old city with its new part.

A cultural monument of Algeria and an active Catholic church. The cathedral was erected in 1872 by the French architect Jean Eugene Fromajo. During the construction, emphasis was placed on the neo-Byzantine style with Roman elements, which was popular in France at that time. The temple is located on a rock by the sea in the northern part of the city of Algiers. There is a statue of the Mother of God in the courtyard, calling to pray for Christians and Muslims.

Another Catholic church in Algeria, erected at the behest of the former French colonialists. The basilica appeared in 1881. It was restored in 2010 at the expense of the Pope and the French government and with the approval of the Algerian Government. The relics of Bishop Augustine of Annaba, who defended the city from the invasion of conquerors in the V century and heroically died during the siege, are kept on the territory of the temple.

It is located in the city of Tlemcen and is one of its main attractions. The first buildings on the site of the mosque appeared in the XI century . In the XII century. the temple was expanded by the will of the heir of Sultan Ali ibn Yusuf of the Almoravid dynasty. Another expansion took place in the XIII century. by order of Sultan Yaghmorasen, who is considered the founder of the mosque. In different periods, the university and the court, known throughout the Islamic world, were located on the territory.

One of the main attractions of the capital. It was built in the Byzantine and Moorish style at the beginning of the XVII century . During the French colonization, it was converted into the Catholic Cathedral of St. Philip. Several valuable historical relics are kept inside the mosque. During the construction, black and white marble was used, elements of this material have been partially preserved and have survived to the present day.

Monument in honor of the twentieth anniversary of Algeria's independence from France. It is a stele with a height of about 92 meters, it is often called the "Algerian Eiffel Tower". The monument is clearly visible from anywhere in the capital. The elements of the structure symbolize palm leaves soaring up, which converge into a dome at the top. The eternal flame burns under the dome. At the foot there are soldiers-defenders, personifying the resilience of the Algerian people.

The area located around five ancient Algerian cities formed by the 10th century. These settlements, called "ksar", have reached our days in almost unchanged form. The valley is a magnificent monument of architecture and history of the country. The buildings are made of white or cream stone, inside the towns there are labyrinths of streets, small markets – real museums of the life of local residents, mosques.

The ancient Phoenician city, which from the VI century BC served as an outpost and was of strategic importance. After the capture of these territories by Rome, Tipaza was a Roman colony for 150 years. After the destruction of the barbarians in the VI century. the city was reborn. The Arabs who replaced the Byzantines called the settlement Tefassed (heavily destroyed). On the territory of the modern city, tourists can see the ruins of an amphitheater, baths, Christian basilicas.

The tomb of the Moorish ruler Juba II and his wife Cleopatra Selena II, is located in Tipaza. The building has absorbed a particle from the ancient Phoenician and Christian culture. The structure has a pyramidal shape with hidden entrances hidden in the wall. The mausoleum is considered quite a valuable and interesting cultural object, it resembles the mausoleum of the first emperor of Rome Augustus, built in the Eternal City.

It was founded by Emperor Trojan at the turn of the I and II centuries. in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Timgad was built for permanent residence of retired Roman legionnaires who had served for 25 years. Initially, it was assumed that 15 thousand people would be accommodated there, but very soon the city grew to 50 thousand. Citizens of Timgad had equal rights with citizens of Rome itself. A fortress wall was erected to protect against Berber nomads.

The former capital of the Hammadid dynasty, is located in the northern province of Algeria. Currently, the city is a ruin against the backdrop of picturesque mountains. Kala Beni Hammad is listed by UNESCO as showing the true picture of a Muslim fortification city. The city traces its history back to 1007, it was founded by Hammad, the son of the founder of Algeria. Hence the Berber Hammadid dynasty came from.

Another Roman city for veteran legionnaires in Algeria. Here, after a long and exhausting service in the army, former soldiers received land plots and broad civil rights. Before the barbarians captured it in 431 AD, villas were built here, gardens bloomed and olive groves rustled. Due to climate change and the onset of the desert, people gradually left these places. In the XX century, active excavations began in Cemila.

One of the three fortresses of the port city of Oran, connected by tunnels with other forts. Santa Cruz was built by the Spaniards in the XVI century, later occupied by the Turks and at the beginning of the XIX century was conquered by the French. The fortress was the most powerful urban structure. Its architecture dominated the typical Moorish residential and administrative buildings. The territory of the fort has been preserved quite well, now there are guided tours.

A mountain range, part of which passes through the territory of Algeria. It separates the Mediterranean coast from the Sahara. The Atlas mountain system has been known since the time of the Phoenicians' campaigns, its description can be found in the works of ancient thinkers dated to the II century BC. The mountains consist of three ridges, several internal plateaus, plains. They are considered the highest in the territory of Northwest Africa.

Giurgiura is a mountain range that is part of the Atlas Mountains system. The nature protection zone appeared here in 1925, later a national park was formed. On the territory of the park, tourists can enjoy picturesque views of the peaks covered with lush forests, pine and oak groves. The most popular place among travelers of Djurjura is the winter resort of Tikjda, which is located at an altitude of more than 1.5 km. above sea level.

Algerian National Park in the southeastern part of the country. The plateau is interesting because its fantastic landscapes resemble the surface of a distant planet. There are also ancient caves with thousands of rock paintings, which can be used to study human evolution and its features in this area. Scattered on the plateau are stone arches made of sandstone, bizarre pillars and canopies made of solid rock.

A mountain range on the territory of the Sahara, around which Tuaregs have settled since ancient times. According to the myths of this tribe, Ahaggar was formed as a result of the battles of fabulous djinn, who froze in carved poses and turned into rocks. The main Tuareg city is located in the southwest of the highlands. Here you can visit the museum of local culture and get acquainted with the customs of the true masters of the desert (as the Tuaregs call themselves).

A unique natural phenomenon that represents mineral formations of various shades and shapes and water flowing down them. The water temperature in the bath can reach 97 ° C. It is believed that the waters of the Hammam Mescutin are able to cure diabetes. The place is very popular with the local population, there are almost no foreign tourists here, although there are enough hotels built in the vicinity.

The largest desert on Earth, stretching across the territory of several African states. In Arabic, the word "Sahara" is used to refer to any desert. The length of the desert from East to West is about 5000 km, from South to North – an average of 1000 km. The landscape is quite diverse — there are sand dunes, salt marshes, rocky plateaus, highlands, mountain ranges, formations of volcanic rocks.