Kasbah of Algiers
Overview
The Kasbah is a unique kind of medina, or Islamic city. It stands in one of the finest coastal sites on the Mediterranean, overlooking the islands where a Carthaginian trading-post was established in the 4th century BC. There are the remains of the citadel, old mosques and Ottoman-style palaces as well as the remains of a traditional urban structure associated with a deep-rooted sense of community.
About Kasbah of Algiers
The Casbah of Algiers, commonly referred to as the Casbah, corresponds to the old town or medina of Algiers, the capital of Algeria. It is a historic district that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. Administratively, it is located within the municipality of Casbah, in the province of Algiers.
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Details
- Countries
- Algeria
- ISO Codes
- DZ
- Area
- 54.7 ha
- Coordinates
- 36.7833, 3.0603
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