Discover 9 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Constantine (Algeria). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Emir Abdelkader Mosque, Sidi Rached Viaduct, and Salah Bey Viaduct. Also, be sure to include Sidi M'Cid Bridge in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Constantine (Constantine).
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Emir Abdelkader Mosque
Also known as: مسجد الأمير عبد القادر
Mosque in Constantine, Algeria. The Emir Abdelkader Mosque is a mosque located in Constantine, the capital of Constantine province, Algeria. It is the second largest mosque in Algeria after Djamaa Al Djazair.[1]
Sidi Rached Viaduct
The Sidi Rached Viaduct, The Sidi Rached bridge is a road viaduct that crosses the Rhummel gorges and connects the Coudiat district to Constantine Train station. It was built in Constantine in French Algeria, between 1908 and 1912, by the engineer Aubin Eyraud, with the help of Paul Séjourné who designed the hangers and finished the construction. It was the tallest Concrete bridge in the world when it was built until.
Its length is 447 meters with 27 arches including one of 70 meters, the highest culminating at 107 meters. This was Aubin Eyraud's last work of art before he entered Oxford University as a professor. It was initiated by the then mayor Émile Morinaud, in the administrative framework of the department of Constantine at the time. It was inaugurated in 1912.[2]
Salah Bey Viaduct
Cable-stayed bridge in Constantine, Algeria. The Salah Bey Viaduct, is a cable-stayed bridge that spans the gorge valley of the Rhumel River in Constantine, North East Algeria is named after Salah Bey whose rule of the city was marked by major urban works, This viaduct is already considered the "eighth wonder" of the city with seven bridges. With a length of 1119m, the viaduct has a futuristic design, which modernized the urban configuration of the city.[3]
Sidi M'Cid Bridge
Suspension bridge in Constantine, Algeria. Sidi M'Cid Bridge is a 164 m long suspension bridge across the Rhumel River in Constantine, Algeria. It was opened to traffic in April 1912 and until 1929 was the highest bridge in the world at 175 m. The bridge was designed by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin and links the Casbah to Sidi M'Cid hill. The bridge underwent restoration in 2000 when 12 of its cables were replaced by the Algerian company SAPTA.[4]
Palais du Bey
Also known as: قصر الباي
Palace in Constantine, Algeria. Bey's Palace or Ahmad Bey Palace is a historic palace in Constantine, Algeria. The palace was one of the main sights during the selection of Constantine as Arab Capital of Culture in 2015.[5]
War Memorial
View point
Constantine Cable Car
Also known as: تيليفيريك قسنطينة
The Constantine Gondola lift is a gondola lift, situated in Constantine in Algeria. It carries commuters through the gorges of the Rhumel River to link the eastern part of the city at the place Tatache Belkacem to the west in the city Emir Abdelkader, to the University Hospital Ben Badis. Opened in June 2008, it has 33 detachable cabins with 15 seats each, connecting the two terminals in 8 minutes and can carry up to 2,000 people per hour.[6]
Constantine 1 University
Also known as: جامعة قسنطينة 1 -منتوري
University in Constantine, Algeria. The Université Constantine 1, formerly the University of Mentouri, is a university located in Constantine, Algeria. Designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, the university was built from 1969 to 1972.[7]
Constantinois
Region. Constantinois is a cultural and historical region of the Maghreb, located in northeastern Algeria.[8]