Places worth the detour in Algiers
33 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Algiers, Algeria, across 6 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (15). Best known: Ketchaoua Mosque. 27 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 33, ranked 33
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Djamaa El Kebir of Algiers
Sacred sites · 11th century · Notable
Historic mosque in Algiers, Algeria
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3.Djamaa El Djazaïr
Sacred sites · 21st century · Notable
Third largest mosque in the world and the tallest minaret in the world, located in Mohammadia, Algiers, Algeria
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5.Ben Farès Mosque
Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable
Mosque and former synagogue in Algiers, Algeria
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13.Museum of Antiquities
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Museum of Archaeology and Art, Algiers, Algeria
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16.Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Algiers
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral in Algiers, Algeria
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20.El Mouradia Palace
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
The official residence of the President of the Algerian Republic
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23.Zawiyet Sidi M'hamed Bou Qobrine (Algiers)
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Zawiya and building in Algeria
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24.Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Algerian museum
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25.Algerian National Theater Mahieddine Bachtarzi
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Building in Algeria
