Ville d’Alger

Ville d’Alger is a locality in , . Ville d’Alger is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Astrophysical and Geophysical Astronomy Research Center and Ketchaoua Mosque.

Observatory
Photo: Mehnimalik, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Algiers Observatory was built in the late 19th century in the suburb of , Algeria, North Africa. It participated in the Astrographic Catalogue project, taking the zone between -2 and +4 degrees to expose 1,260 plates between the years 1891 and 1911.

Mosque
Photo: Rachid Hamatou, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The , also known as Djamaa Ketchaoua, is a in the city of , the capital of . Completed in the 17th century, during Ottoman period, the mosque is located at the foot of the , a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is on the first of the Casbah's many steep stairways.

Stadium
Photo: Emma, CC BY 2.0.
is a multi-purpose stadium in , , . It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of USM Alger. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Algiers and Bāb al-Wādī.

Photo: Clapsus, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is the capital and largest city of , set along the Mediterranean coast. Known for its striking French colonial architecture, the city reveals layers of history shaped by Ottoman rule, French colonialism and Algerian independence.

Suburb
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Bab El Oued is a neighbourhood in , the capital of , along the coast north of the . As of 2008, the population of the commune of Bab El Oued was 64,732.

Suburb
Photo: Mehnimalik, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bouzareah or , formerly known as Bouzriah, is a suburb of , Algeria. The former name is derived from Arabic and is commonly interpreted as meaning “city of the wind.” Bouzareah is situated at an altitude of over 300 metres above sea level.

Ville d’Alger

Latitude
36.7833° or 36° 47′ north
Longitude
3.05° or 3° 3′ east
Elevation
119 metres (390 feet)
Open location code
8F85Q3M2+82
Geo­Names ID
2507476
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Satellite Map

Discover Ville d’Alger from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Ville d’Alger” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “مدينة الجزائر”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Gare de l’ Agha and Maison du Centenaire.

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