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onstantine, nicknamed “the City of Bridges”, is a true masterpiece of open-air history. Few people know that it takes its name from Emperor Constantine I and that it was the ancient capital of Numidia, Cirta. Built on an impressive limestone block and crossed by a spectacular canyon, the city is connected by numerous bridges that offer breathtaking views.
Getting lost in its iconic neighborhoods is a journey back in time. The Ottoman Casbah, in the heart of the medina, houses the sumptuous Palais du Bey, while the Bardo district evokes the passage of the French colonial era. Constantine is not only a city to visit, it is an experience to live: its history, unique architecture and majestic panoramas make it one of the most fascinating cities in the world.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Drivers and guides identifiable by a down jacket bearing the official logo of our agency..
Our driver will be waiting for you in front of the stairs of the Novotel Inn Constantine. It will be easily identifiable by its down jacket bearing the official logo of our agency.
Itinerary
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1Pont Sidi M’Cid
The Sidi M'Cid bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the Rhummel gorges and connects the medina of Constantine to the center of the CHU. Its construction was decided after the inauguration of the city hospital, avoiding the long journey of the Constantine dynasty to the CHU via the El-Kantara bridge.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Pont d'El-Kantara
The El Cantara bridge crosses the Rummel Valley of Constantine. The first bridge with a siphon aqueduct was built by the ancient Romans. A new bridge was built over the ruins and its construction was ordered by Salah Bey in 1792 and entrusted to his Maltese architect Bartolomeo. It was then formed of four stone arches. Site of a failed French attack during the Siege of Constantine in 1836. After the bridge collapsed in 1857, it was rebuilt between 1860 and 1863 as the main metal arch above the two cairns. This new bridge linked the monumental gate, but was demolished in 1922 because it had become unsuitable. The bridge was completely redesigned in 1951.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Emir Abdelkader Mosquee
The Emir Abdelkader Mosque is an Algerian mosque located in Constantine in the Emir Abdelkader district. This religious building can accommodate up to 19,000 people and covers a total area of 13 hectares, including the mosque and the buildings of the Islamic University. In 1984, an Islamic university attached to the mosque was established and the opening of the mosque was postponed to 1994. The mosque is both a place of prayer and a university which teaches Islamic sciences. It has two minarets of 107 meters.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Palais d'Ahmed Bey
The Ahmed Bey Palace is a historic palace in Constantine, Algeria. The palace is considered one of the main tourist sites of the city by a centuries-old architect with an Ottoman air.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Monument Aux Morts
The Constantine War Memorial was established to honor the city's children who died during World War I. The names of more than 800 soldiers, Muslims, Christians and Jews from the city of Constantine were inscribed on bronze plaques.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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