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Description of Algiers

Algiers is the name of the Algerian capital, also known as « Alger la Blanche » ( Algiers the White) and « El Mahroussa » (The Protected).

Algiers is reminiscent of a long history of resistance against various conquerors. It is a cultural mix of ancient civilizations that crossed its path, a mystery to be discovered as archeology has not revealed all its secrets. There is certain nostalgia in going back to living in ancient houses with courtyards, decorated with arches and Moorish mosaic, scented with rose, jasmine and Arabian jasmine. There is also the use of aromatic herbs in Mediterranean dishes and fresh mint to prepare a good cup of tea, best enjoyed with family, friends and neighbors at the end of the afternoon. It was also customary to listen to Andalusian, Haouzi or Chaabi music during the long hot summer evenings under the Mediterranean breeze.

Algiers Hystory:

Algiers was first called « Ikosium », a name given by the Phoenicians around the 3^rd century B.C. Around the 10^th century, Ziri ibn Menad, son of Bologhine ibn Ziri and prince of the Ziride dynasty, named it « El Djazair Beni Mezghena ». El Djazair means islets, referring to the small islands that surrounded the bay of Algiers at the time. Algiers was then part of the Hammadite kingdom, the Mourabitoun (the Almoravids) around the end of the 10^th century, the Almohads, the Abd El Wadite and the Zianids from Tlemcen.

In the middle of the 15^th century, the Spanish Reconquista by the Catholic kings drove away Muslim and Jewish communities from Andalusia , who found refuge, hospitality and a new homeland in El Djazair. After numerous attacks, the Spaniards seized the city in 1514, and in 1516 Algiers called for the Barbarossa Brothers to repel the Spanish danger. The two brothers sought the protection of Constantinople and founded the borders of the future State of El Djazair . In the 18^th century, the city, renowned for its various monuments, including palaces, mosques, and especially its port, attracted thousands of merchants to become an important trade center. On 5^th July 1830, the French seized Algiers and destroyed important city constructions (specifically the lower Casbah: the city), in order to give birth to the new French city.

During World War II, Algiers played an important role for the allied forces and the French resistance. In 1942, the Americans landed in Algiers . On 3^rd June 1943, a French Committee for National Liberation, presided by Charles de Gaulle, was created in Algiers . The city became famous for the Battle of Algiers during the Algerian Liberation War (1954-1962).

After independence, on 5^th July 1962, Algiers became renowned for the size of its population, its wealth and its importance in the Maghreb area, as well as the city’s strategic geographical position between Europe and Africa . Ever since independence, Algiers has remained the administrative, trade and industrial nerve center of Algeria .

Today, Algiers is in a constant state of metamorphosis, reflecting the modern era in which it thrives. It is different from the older Algiers in the multiple buildings that stand harmoniously next to the older ones; in the development of its transportation network; in the modernization of its airport; in the development of its roads, railways and waterways; in the continued improvement of healthcare, education, economy; in the modernization of its communication means and in the organization of multiple cultural festivities.

Pictutes of Algiers:

Hotels in Algiers :

• A- Five stars Hotels  :
  Sheraton Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Mercure Hotel, Sofitel Hotel, Aurassi Hotel, El Djazair Hotel.
• B- Four stars Hotels:
  Safir Mazafran Hotel, Residence Moncada Hotel.
• C- Three stars Hotels:
  El Biar Hotel, Hydra Hotel, Albert Premier Hotel.

Restaurants in Algiers:

• Auberge du Moulin (International and Algerian Cuisine):
  24, Bd Abbane Ramdane,Cheraga, Alger, Tel : 0550 15 15 31, 021 36 10 74.
• Le Bosphore (Turkish Cuisine) :
  Residence  Chaabani, Val d’Hydra, Alger, Tel : 021 60 03 18.
• L’Amuse Gueule (Mediterranean Cuisine):
  48, Chemin poirson, El Biar, Alger. Tel :021 92 37 60
• Le Tantra :
  Villa no 2, Bois des Arcades, Riadh El Feth, Alger, Tel : 0554 50 28 87, 021 65 34 71.
• Au bon Gibier :
  Bois des Arcades, Riadh El Feth, Alger, Tel: 021 66 29 80.
• Le Dauphin (Fish and Seafood) :
  06,Rue d’Ankor, la pêcherie, Alger, Tel :021 71 65 57
• Taj-Mahal (Indian Cuisine) :
  43, route Dely Brahim, Cheraga, Alger, Tel 0771 27 52   53.
• La Trattoria (Italian Cuisine) :
  Sheraton Hotel, Club des Pins, Staoueli, Algiers. Tel : 021 37 77 77
• Restaurant Chinois (Chinese Cuisine) :
  El Djazair Hotel, Algiers, Tel : 021 23 09 34, 021 23 09 35.
• Arzett Loubnane (Libanaises Cuisine):
  97,chemin Sfinja(ex: Laperlier), El Biar, Alger, Fax : 021 74 20 89

Algiers Climate :

 Algiers has a mediterranean climate.

Climate data for Algiers
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high (°C)	0,1	3	5	9	12	15	17	19	14	11	6	-1,3	11,5
Average low (°C)	12	13	16	18	23	26	27	29	26	23	16	10	17,2
Precipitations (mm)	112	84	74	41	46	15	1	5	41	79	130	137	764
Avg. precipitation days	12	8	5	6	3	3	2	2	3,2	2	10	14

Source: http://www.worldclimate.com/

To visit  :

1-    The Bardo Museum
2-    Bastion 23
3-    Jardin d’Essais
4-     Le monument des Martyrs
5-     La Grande Poste
6-    The Casbah
7-     The Roman Ruins (in Tipaza)