Dzira Gate
Dzira Gate is a city gate in Alger Centre, Sidi M’hamed, Algiers Province. Dzira Gate is situated nearby to Mohand Idir Halo nicknamed Hadj El Anka Square, as well as near the post office AMARA RACHID.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ketchaoua Mosque and Ali Bitchin Mosque.
Ketchaoua Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Rachid Hamatou, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Ketchaoua Mosque, also known as Djamaa Ketchaoua, is a mosque in the city of Algiers, the capital of Algeria. Completed in the 17th century, during Ottoman period, the mosque is located at the foot of the Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is on the first of the Casbah's many steep stairways. Ketchaoua Mosque is situated 430 metres west of Dzira Gate.
Ali Bitchin Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Dziri16, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Ali Bitchin Mosque is a Sunni mosque in Algiers, Algeria. It's named after Ali Bitchin, who ordered its construction in 1622 CE. It is situated inside the Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located at the crosspoint between Bab El Oued and the lower area of the Casbah. Ali Bitchin Mosque is situated 320 metres west of Dzira Gate.
Ibn Faris Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The Ben Farès Mosque, also known as Djamaa Ben Farès and formerly as Djamâa Lihoud, is a mosque located on Place Randon in Algiers, the capital of Algeria. Ibn Faris Mosque is situated 600 metres southwest of Dzira Gate.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Casbah of Algiers and Bāb al-Wādī.
Casbah of Algiers
Suburb
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.
Bāb al-Wādī
Suburb
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Bab El Oued is a neighbourhood in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, along the coast north of the city centre. As of 2008, the population of the commune of Bab El Oued was 64,732.
Oued Koriche
Suburb
Photo: Dzhardlock, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Oued Koriche is a suburb of the city of Algiers in northern Algeria.
Dzira Gate
- Type: City gate
- Also known as: “Porte de Dzira باب دزيرة”
- Categories: building, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Alger Centre, Sidi M’hamed, Algiers Province, Algeria, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
36.78638° or 36° 47′ 11″ northLongitude
3.06534° or 3° 3′ 55″ eastOpen location code
8F85Q3P8+H4OpenStreetMap ID
way 1292590132OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=city_gate
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to French—“Dzira Gate” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “باب دزيرة”
- French: “Porte de Dzira”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mohand Idir Halo nicknamed Hadj El Anka Square and AMARA RACHID.
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