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    Algiers ( / ælˈdʒɪərz / al-JEERZ; Arabic: الجزائر, romanized : al-Jazāʾir) is the capital and largest city of Algeria, located in the north-central part of the country. [2] The city's population at the 2008 census was 2,988,145 [3] and in 2020 was estimated to be around 4,500,000.

  2. Jan 26, 2020 · The capital and largest city in Algeria, Algiers is a cosmopolitan city that sits in a bay along the Mediterranean coastline. The modern part of the city is located along the coast, while the old part climbs the hill behind it.

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  3. May 14, 2024 · View of the city of Algiers, Algeria. Algiers, capital and chief seaport of Algeria. It is the political, economic, and cultural centre of the country. Algiers is built on the slopes of the Sahel Hills, which parallel the Mediterranean Sea coast, and it extends for some 10 miles (16 km) along the Bay of Algiers.

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  4. Algiers, Algeria. Nestled between the Mediterranean and the steep, forested hills that form its backdrop, Algiers is a city whose rich history can be seen in its architecture, from its Moorish mosques, Ottoman-style palaces and the Kasbah, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site, to its Berber fortifications, French colonial houses and modern ...

    • Casbah. The heart of the city is its ancient Casbah, a steep and narrow maze of streets just west of the Pl des Martyrs. There are several magnificent Ottoman…
    • National Museum of Antiquities. The richness of Algeria’s heritage is brought home in this museum. The collection of antiquities is drawn from sites around the city and throughout…
    • Bardo Museum of Prehistory & Ethnography. The Bardo, which focuses on the prehistory of Algeria, is one of the best museums in Algiers. The collection is well-displayed with videos, models and…
    • Dar Hassan Pacha. Carrying the name of its original owner, Dar Hassan Pacha, this is one of the city's grandest mansions. The building now houses a collection of…
  5. Algiers is the capital city of Algeria, located in the northern part of the country. It is situated on the Mediterranean Sea and is the largest and most populous city in the country. Algiers is a bustling city of over 3 million people.

  6. Things to Do in Algiers, Algeria: See Tripadvisor's 23,297 traveler reviews and photos of Algiers tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Algiers. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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