Casbah ; Algiers
It's in the middle of one of the finest coastal sites on the Mediterranean that stands the famous Kasbah of Algiers, which is a unique type of Islamic city commonly called Medina. Built on a hill, it takes the sun relentlessly, feet in water, High city as Lower Town side. The maze of narrow streets and picturesque houses is simply mesmerizing. This structure emerges a strong sense of community, for its citadel, mosques and Ottoman-style palaces that stand proudly, they remind us that the places are full of history and memory ...
At the heart of the Mediterranean, overlooking the islands and extending over forty five hectares, the Casbah of Algiers is home for centuries historic medina. World Heritage of UNESCO, the citadel consists of imposing ramparts and the old town itself. The place has been inhabited since at least the fourth century BC by the Phoenicians. The ramparts against by date from the Ottoman era, that is to say, the 16th century when the Turkish Khair al-Din made it his capital.
Some mosques date from the eleventh century as Djemaa el-Kebir. It is better to be guided in the discovery of steep streets, narrow and winding, often shady, hiding the beautiful traditional houses with typical decor and a paved central courtyard, steam and souks.
Some palaces have been converted into museums where you can admire the art and Ottoman architecture. Although in very poor condition in some places lack of maintenance, the Casbah is a true open-air museum depicting centuries of history.
It's in the middle of one of the finest coastal sites on the Mediterranean that stands the famous Kasbah of Algiers, which is a unique type of Islamic city commonly called Medina. Built on a hill, it takes the sun relentlessly, feet in water, High city as Lower Town side. The maze of narrow streets and picturesque houses is simply mesmerizing. This structure emerges a strong sense of community, for its citadel, mosques and Ottoman-style palaces that stand proudly, they remind us that the places are full of history and memory ...
At the heart of the Mediterranean, overlooking the islands and extending over forty five hectares, the Casbah of Algiers is home for centuries historic medina. World Heritage of UNESCO, the citadel consists of imposing ramparts and the old town itself. The place has been inhabited since at least the fourth century BC by the Phoenicians. The ramparts against by date from the Ottoman era, that is to say, the 16th century when the Turkish Khair al-Din made it his capital.
Some mosques date from the eleventh century as Djemaa el-Kebir. It is better to be guided in the discovery of steep streets, narrow and winding, often shady, hiding the beautiful traditional houses with typical decor and a paved central courtyard, steam and souks.
Some palaces have been converted into museums where you can admire the art and Ottoman architecture. Although in very poor condition in some places lack of maintenance, the Casbah is a true open-air museum depicting centuries of history.
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