Algeria - Αλγέρι

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Algiers district with architecture from the time of the French colony.

The Algiers is its capital Algeria. It is located in the homonymous province of Algeria in the western part of a Mediterranean bay, at the foot of the Lesser Atlanta which is part of the greater Atlanta mountain range.

At a glance

Arabic is spoken in Algiers, and very good French is spoken by almost all the inhabitants. All inscriptions are in Arabic and French, so it is advisable to have a basic knowledge of these languages. Only the youngest speak English.

Ideal period of visit

How to get there

Algeria can be easily reached by all means of transport, by air, road, rail, and ferry.

By air

Airport Houari Boumedienne It is only 20 km away and serves domestic and international routes.

By train

There is only one rail connection to Tunisia.

By road

By car you can come to Algiers from Tunisia, Libya, the Niger, Mali and Mauritania. The border with Morocco is closed.

By boat

Orient yourself

Algiers: Click here to see a full screen map.

Districts

The Kasbach (Le Casbah) - Old Algiers is a famous picturesque district characterized by its compact, labyrinthine and fortified architecture. The old quarter is a World Heritage Site.
The downtown - The center is a modern district with luxury shops and restaurants, museums, theaters and hotels.
The Front de Mer (Front de mer) - The district was built in 1840 by the French architect Pierre-Auguste Frederic. It is adjacent to Kasbach and the port piers. The district has beautiful hotels, a casino, and the boulevard Boulevard de Che Guevara.
Hydra (Hydra) and Ben Aknoun (Ben-Aknoun) - Two luxurious neighborhoods with mansions, embassies and political party offices.
Sidi Fredj - Seaside resort 20 km west of the center with many luxury hotels.

How to move

Subway

Algiers has a 9 km long metro line and stops at all tourist destinations. The ticket costs € 0.30.

			Itinerary
	●		Tafourah - Grande Poste
	●		Khelifa Boukhalfa
	●		May 1
	●		Aïssat Idir
	●		Hamma
	●		Garden of things
	●		Les Fusillés
	●		Cité Amirouche
	●		Cité Mer et Soleil
	●		Haï El Badr

Car and taxi

You do not need a car in Algiers, because the sights are all very close and you can go on foot or by Metro and bus. Taxis are plentiful, but if you do not speak French it can be difficult to communicate. Younger taxi drivers also speak a little English. The lease is made by agreement before the race.

Buses

Most buses start and end at Gare de l'Agha Train Station.

What to see

The church Our Lady of Africa
The monument Monument of the Martyrs ( Maquam E 'chahid )
The Fortress Kasbach
The grove Essay garden
The park Park de Ben Aknoun
Post office La Grande Poste
The district Front of sea

Windows

Ketoucha Moschee
The Grand Mosque

Entertainment

Studies

Job opportunities

What will you buy

Where are you going to eat?

Economic options

Middle class

High benefits

Where to go for coffee - drink

Where will you stay?

Economic options

Middle class

High benefits

Hilton
Sheraton
L'auberge Hassiba Ben Bouali 213, Rue Hassiba Ben Bouali, Alger, tel. 213 (0) 21670575. Gute Jugendheerberge in der nähe der Innenstadt mit Internet u Frühstück.
Hotel El Djazaïr Gutes Preiswertes Hotel im Herzen von Algier with WIFI, Frühstück and LCD Fernseher das The hotel also has a garden and a swimming pool, Price from 20 €.
Sofitel Hamma Garden 172, rue Hassiba Benbouali, 16015 Alger, tel. 213 (7)21 685210‎. Gehobenes 4 star Hotel.
Hilton Algier Pins Maritimes El Mohammadia, Alger, 16000, tel. 213(0) 21219696 . Hilton Hotel is located in Innenstadt in the nearby airports.
Ibis Airport Hotel Route de l'université, 16000, Bab Ezzouar, tel. 213 [(0) 21988000 .Ibis Hotel am Flughafen.
Sheraton AlgierBoite Postal 62, Club Des Pins, 16101 Alger, tel. 213(21) 377777 . Sheraton Hotel in Innenstadt.