Things to Do in Zürich

Tourists will find Zürich, Switzerland’s largest city, a beautiful and fascinating location. Numerous museums, an old town full of well-preserved structures from the Renaissance and the Middle Ages, and enough artwork inside and outside of museums to satisfy art lovers for a week are just a few of the city’s many attractions and things to do.

Leading intellectuals, including Georg Büchner, Vladimir Lenin, James Joyce, C. G. Jung, and Thomas Mann, were drawn to Zurich because of its history of liberal thought and vibrant intellectual scene. Zürich is one of the best cities in Switzerland to visit and is well-suited for sightseeing on foot, even though it is humming with commercial activity.

The city is an excellent starting point for exploring other fascinating locations in Switzerland and the neighbouring German Black Forest region. Many of these are worthwhile day trips from Zürich.

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And on to Niederdorf!

Niederdorf and the Old Town

A neighbourhood with historic appeal is located in the middle of this contemporary financial hub of a city, with its winding streets rising steeply on the east side of the river. With shops, eateries, and cafés, the Niederdorf neighbourhood is one of the busy mediaeval streets and squares.

Lenin resided in a home on Spiegelgasse at number 17 in 1917. The Dada art movement was established in 1916 on this street at Cabaret Voltaire by Hans Arp and Tristan Tzara. The Hans zum Rech, which dates from the Middle Ages and demonstrates how decorative styles developed throughout the years, and the Shoemakers’ Guild House, which is now a theatre, may be found along Spiegelgasse, which runs east into the Neumarkt.

Ride the Train up the Uetliberg

Follow locals to the 871-meter Uetliberg, their favourite weekend hangout, for the city’s greatest views and the lake. The Uetliberg, the most northerly summit on the Albis range, is located southwest of Zürich and is easily accessible through the Uetlibergbahn. This mountain railroad runs throughout the year from Selnau station to the upper station. The summit is a 10-minute walk from here.

The summit restaurant is at the end of a wide promenade that is well-lit at night. The restaurant is wrapped in glass and offers stunning views of the city lights below. It takes about an hour to travel down a flat ridge to the Felsenegg, where a cable car lowers to Adliswil.

You can take the Sihltalbahn back to Zurich. One of the locals’ favourite winter activities in Zürich is riding to the Uetliberg for a fondue dinner and views of the city’s lights reflected in the snow.

Play on Lake Zürich

The long Lake Zürich is the centre of Zürich and a popular playground for visitors and locals. Promenades and parks along the entire shore provide inhabitants with places to relax, exercise, picnic, and swim in the lake.

The lovely Zürichhorn Park, created in 1939 for the National Exhibition, is located about 1.5 kilometres from Bellevueplatz. The Limmatschiff, a boat that travels from the National Museum along the river to the lake and ends at Zürihorn, has a boat dock here, a restaurant, a Chinese Garden, and other amenities.

A public beach called Strandbad Mythenquai is located on the other shore and is a part of the Seeuferanlage promenades, which were constructed between 1881 and 1887. The 820 feet of sandy shoreline has diving boards, kiddie pools, lawns for tanning, barbeque areas, and a self-serve paddleboard rental station.

Kunsthaus Zürich

The Kunsthaus is one of the best art museums in Europe, was established in 1787 as an association of artists and is currently operated by the Zürich Society of Arts. Although it houses sizable collections of artwork by several artists—including the greatest collection of Monet’s works outside of Paris in Europe and the most Charles Munch paintings outside of Oslo—the focus has always been on showcasing the best examples of a particular artist’s work.

Starting with the precursors and early Impressionists Delacroix, Corot, Courbet, and Manet, the Kunsthaus is particularly strong in the Impressionists, Post-Impressionists, and Modern schools. The centrepiece of the Monet exhibition consists of two of the most stunning huge water lily canvases. Van Gogh painted in his final days of life, and both Cézanne and van Gogh are represented by works from the end of their careers. Marc Chagall’s signature surreal artworks cover the entire space.

The Surrealist painters are represented through iconic pieces by Mir, Max Ernst, Magritte, and Salvador Dali, and Matisse is shown as a sculptor and painter. As you may anticipate, there are several pieces from the Dada school, which was founded in Zürich.

Bahnhofstrasse and the Bahnhof

The famous Bahnhofstrasse, which runs from Zürich’s central train station (Bahnhof) to the Bürkliplatz at the tip of the lake, is referred to as the city’s “Main Street.” The 1,200-meter street, enhanced by fountains, public art, trees, and notable buildings, is one of Europe’s most beautiful retail avenues.

Even though many of the stores lining it are stocked with furs, clothes, jewellery, and other expensive things, the buildings and their tastefully decorated windows make it a popular spot for people to wander. After an old moat, the Fröschengraben was filled in, and the centre section of the street was constructed in 1867; the portions leading to the lake and the station were built a few years later.

Several structures from the turn of the 20th century are noteworthy, including the Weber building (number 75), rebuilt in 1912 and 1928, and the Jelmoli department store complex at Seidengasse 1, which was first constructed with an iron skeleton.

Fraumünster

The name of the protestant Fraumünster, which is frequently mistranslated as “Church of Our Lady,” really refers to the convent that Emperor Ludwig founded for his daughter Hildegard here in 853 for noble ladies of Europe. Until the late Middle Ages, the convent’s superior was the city’s administrator.

In the undercroft, you can still see the crypt of the abbey church from the ninth century.

Even while the church is interesting, the stunning set of five stained-glass windows in the chancel, designed by Marc Chagall in 1970, makes it one of Zürich’s most well-known tourist destinations. The boldly coloured windows depict Moses, Jacob, events from Christ’s life, an angel trumpeting the end of the world, Elijah ascending to heaven, and, from left to right, Elijah ascending to heaven.

Marc Chagall also created the rosette in the southern transept. Another stunning stained glass window, The Heavenly Paradise, designed by Augusto Giacometti in the 1940s, may be found in the north transept. The abbey was destroyed in 1898 to make way for the Stadthaus, but the Romanesque and Gothic cloister still exist today. 

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Algiers, Home To The Famous Hotel El Djazair

When Roman emperors ruled the world, loyal centurions in the Roman legions who completed faithful service could expect as a retirement gift, if they were lucky, the equivalent of several hundred acres of farmland in the southern Mediterranean, mainly in territories that now lie within coastal Algeria, Tunisia, or Morocco.

Over the next two thousand years, these rich, fertile lands between the Atlas Mountains and the sea became wonderfully productive agricultural areas. There was a time not long ago when Algerian vineyards produced more wine every year than the entire state of California. The protective shadow of the Atlas, much like the San Gabriels and other coastal ranges in California, helped to make the coastal belt of Algeria a delightful place to live and work.

The modern nation of Algeria is gigantic, almost four times larger than Texas. Today, since Sudan was divided into two nations in 2011, it is by far the largest country on the whole continent of Africa. Algeria the nation is named for its capital city, Algiers, called “Alger la blanche” (the White City) because of its lovely whitewashed buildings gleaming on the sunny slopes overlooking the sapphire blue Bay of Algiers.

Visitors to Algeria often enter the country through Algiers, and it is surely worth prolonging your stay there several days if you can. Among its many treasures, Algiers is home to the famous Hotel St. Georges, a magnificent Moorish palace built atop a hill back in 1889. It was here that Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery directed much of his North African campaign in World War II, and it also famously hosted many significant conferences between General Eisenhower and Prime Minister Churchill during the war.

After Algerian independence from France in 1962, the St. Georges was renamed the Hotel El-Djazair, which has remained its name to this day. Many current guidebooks list the El-Djazair as one of the ten or twenty most famous hotels in the world. The French writer Henri de Montherlant is reported to have said, after a long stay there, “Heaven still exists!” because he found it so pleasant and the food so delicious.

Overlooking the bay from atop a high hill in the very heart of a bustling city, it boasts fortress-like walls and an enormous botanical garden, home to a number of rare Mediterranean trees. When you visit Algiers, this might be a good choice for your first stay. You will be shocked at how little it costs to stay at such a fabulous and luxurious hotel. In recent months, you could stay at the El-Djazair for $150 a night per person, double occupancy. A comparable luxury hotel would run you many times just a hop and a skip across the Mediterranean Sea in Italy or France.

Modern Algiers is big, beautiful, and thriving. It has magnificent restaurants, great architecture, fabulous beaches, an historic Casbah, enviable museums. You will especially want to savor the magnificent food in this seaside capital. I have too many happy memories of dining in Algeria to count, but if I had to pick a single favorite restaurant it would probably be El Cosaria, where my high expectations have always been met by fresh fish dishes prepared from that day’s catch brought up from beyond the breakwater in the Bay, and the many variations prepared there of lamb, a traditional Algerian staple. The cuisine is typically Algerian and very well done. Though this is considered the one of the city’s most expensive restaurants, dinner for two is rarely more than $50 to $75. But you will want to do your own exploring!…

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Visiting the Historical City of Alicante

La Costa Blanca, located on the South West Spanish Mediterranean shore, is known for its succession of long stretches of very fine white sand beaches. There are many tourist beach resorts along this famous area, but in this article we will mostly highlight the city of Alicante.

How to get there

From any airport in the UK, Alicante can be reached in about 2-3 hours. The tourism industry offers incredible holiday packages that make the Costa Blanca a favorite vacation spot for hundreds of thousands of Europeans and Spanish alike. This is one of the reasons that make the airport of Alicante so busy, as it is the closest Spanish airport to the famous beach cities of Malaga, Marbella, and Benidorm.

From Alicante’s busy harbor, you can take a ferry to North African Algeria, and to the nearby island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands.

Things to see and do in Alicante

There are some beaches about five km from the city of Alicante, but they are not its main tourist attraction. Alicante’s very hot summer months and pleasant winters make it a perfect place for many European senior to retire. Knowing this, some of the local hotels are offering very good deals for extended holidays. Some older couples like to buy property in Alicante or other Costa Blanca towns and move there permanently. Theme, Water and Safari Parks are easily reached from Alicante.

The city of Alicante is very historical and the remnants of cultural and archaeological sites can be seen in what they call El Barrio historico. Some recommended sights and excursions are the Castillo de Santa Barbara atop a hill, or la Iglesia de Santa Maria, built over an ancient mosque. It is said that the great Michelangelo contributed to its Gothic design.

Most of the best places are at a walking distance. People like to stroll around the Esplanada, sit and enjoy a café, or window shop in the shopping mall.

Alicante’s seafood heritage

Local cuisine includes all kinds of delicious and fresh seafood, including calamari, mussels and Paella de mariscos. For those over 18 years of age, red wine accompanies every meal in Spain, and sangria can be enjoyed in clubs, pubs and discos that make up Alicante’s very lively nightlife. Most of the international fast food chains are also present if you don’t like local dishes. One good thing to remember is that the normal meal schedule in Spain is quite different from the rest of Europe. Lunch takes place between 2 and 4pm and dinner between 9 and 11 pm. Nowadays many restaurants offer a European dinner schedule for the tourists but the locals don’t come in until much later.…

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The Next Big Backpacking Destinations

Albania

Not very long ago Albania was strictly off limits for independent travel. The only way to visit was through a costly organized tour. Sailors from nearby Corfu were terrified of being forced to land along the Albanian coast, in case they were arrested as foreign spies and carted off to some kind of Gulag. It was considered to be the last great bastion of European hard line communism. That’s all over now. Westerners no longer need a visa and hostels and budget accommodation are starting to sprout up all over the place. Albania is still of great value and offers everything from elegant Ottoman mansions in snow capped mountains, to ancient Greek ruins and near deserted Mediterranean beaches. The last couple of years have seen dramatic improvements in Tirana, the capital city, as the once notoriously pot-holed streets and pavements have been seriously upgraded (although the famous concrete bunkers still pop up in some very odd places as they’re so difficult to demolish). Albania still retains a strong flavour of its own and remains several steps removed from even most of Eastern Europe. It might be a while until Albania becomes really Westernised, and gets their first official McDonalds, but they do have a MacDonalds (with the same ‘golden arches’ logo). They also have a fake version of KFC but it only serves kebabs. There might be a few legal issues to sort out before they’re asked to join the EU.

Algeria

During the ten year long civil war – in which something like 100,000 Algerians were killed – Algeria was strictly off limits for tourism and even until very recently you could only visit if you went on an expensive tour and were escorted by an official guide. It might be an exaggeration to say that everything has now changed and that all of Algeria is completely safe but independent travel is now possible. You need to have a booking with a hotel and provide plenty of support evidence to get a tourist visa but it can be done (the easiest and cheapest option is probably to get a cheap flight into Tunisia and then cross over from there – the border with Morocco is closed). Algeria is a vast country with everything from ancient Roman ruins and undeveloped Mediterranean beaches, to grand colonial architecture and great swathes of the Saharan desert. Sooner or later, the people in power are going to realise that tourism could earn them a lot of money and greatly contribute to solving their chronic unemployment problems. If they started to promote Algeria’s attractions and made it easier to get a visa then Algeria could truly explode (bad choice of words).

Macedonia

Macedonia boasts medieval walled cities, great lakes and vast numbers of architecturally distinctive churches and monasteries. The people are friendly and even popular tourist destinations such as Lake Ohrid are incredibly cheap for Europe (ten euros a night for a pleasant double room with cable TV). It’s easy enough to travel overland into Macedonia from Kosovo or Albania but the lack of cheap international flights mean that it can only practically be visited as part of a larger trip through the less popular parts of Eastern Europe. If Easy Jet or Ryan Air start flying into Macedonia’s capital, Skopje, then everything would change overnight.

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Art And Culture In Algeria

As is common with human beings all around the world, religion is an important part of the life of the residents of this nation. Islam is the major religion with a minor percentage of the population practicing Christianity and an even smaller portion belonging to other minority religious practices. Religion plays a huge role in shaping the behavior of the population in their day to day activities and as a result their culture.

The most popular language in the country is Arabic while a small fraction speaks French and Berber dialects. However, as a result of colonization by France, the French language is found to be used for teaching as well as commercial reasons. Therefore, the art scene of the people is mainly in the Arabic as well as French languages.

This nation is known all around the world for its rich and intricate artwork. There are plenty of galleries to view the work of Algerian artists which can also be found in the bustling markets along the streets. Masterpieces can be found in the national galleries from world renowned artists. The art sector is alive and well in this country.

Music is also another powerful tool that influences the way the population goes about their life. The most popular type of music is pop with a fusion of their traditional folk music. There are plenty of musicians who have succeeded in spreading their type of music all around the world and making the music of the country known. Classical music is also very popular and widely listened to.

Literature is also a great influencer in the culture of the people of this country. In spite of the French influence upon it there is still a distinction between French and their Arabic literature. The country has brought forth writers of great repute as well as inspiring other renowned writers who have been affected by the culture of the country.

The people of this country are known to be very hospitable and welcoming to guests. The highly valued etiquette and good manners and their customary greeting is to kiss the hands and fingertips of a person that they have been introduced to for the first time which is a sign of respect. Their tradition demands that they invite guests into their home even when they have nothing to offer to them. Their work ethic is also very admirable and work is a core principle in their life.…

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A Guide to the Good Hospitals in Algiers, Algeria

Algeria is an exciting destination that is full of interesting architecture, a lot of history and some stunning landscapes. Some of the best cities in the country are located along the Mediterranean coastline. When vacationing in Algeria you can enjoy proximity to deep blue waters while simultaneously getting a feel for the desert. It is the second largest country in Africa and a large portion of its territory is covered by the Sahara. Algiers is undoubtedly the most popular destination in the country. It is also the largest city and the capital of the country. The city has a wonderful harbor and lots of things to keep you busy like interesting museums and historical buildings. Another important city, Constantine, is well linked to all urban centers including Algiers. The city has a deep ravine running through it which gives a dramatic effect and creates many naturally beautiful sites. The city of Ouargla in southern Algeria is famous for its museums, Saharan handicrafts and the Kharji sect. Getting medical assistance in Algeria should be fairly easy, but it is important to keep in mind that most of the people are not well versed in English.

In case of an emergency situation one can rely on the services of the Al Azhar clinic, located to the west of Algiers. It is an ISO 9001-2000 accredited, private hospital approved by the Ministry of Health of Algeria. The hospital has a medical practitioner available round the clock to take care of all types of emergency situations. The hospital address is Djenane Achabou No. 4, Dely-Ibrahim,Algiers.

IBN SINA is a clinic at par with international standards of hospitals worldwide and is staffed by reputed and well qualified doctors. The address for the hospital is Rue Principale – Tamentfoust – La Marsa – Algiers. The hospital is a multispecialty facility, but it is especially well equipped to deal with cardiovascular and orthopedic problems. The hospital has a host of visiting foreign doctors who specialize in these medical areas. The hospital has modern infrastructure and has a capacity of sixty beds.

The hospital Naoufel- Constantine is a highly specialized clinic in Constantine that has adapted to the changing medical requirements of the people and has kept pace with the fast evolving medical technology. The hospital has the latest infrastructure, a comfortable environment and sophisticated diagnostic and surgical know how. The hospital address is Cite Belhadj Ain El Bey,Constantine, Algeria. You can expect to get good care for general as well as complicated medical problems at this hospital.

To get high quality medical care in the city of Ouragla, one should visit the Clinique Ediya situated at the Avenue of the Republic, NLA. This multidisciplinary clinic is a well equipped, modern clinic that has the latest medical technology and good doctors. The hospital has high tech equipment, medical imaging services, a laboratory and surgical facilities.…

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Algeria As a Travel Destination

A good and professional travel agency in Algeria can be instrumental in preparing and implementing a successful tour. Local agents have a better understanding of the rules, rates and costs, and can come up with very good options.

The sights of Algeria include a lot of places with the ruins of ancient cities of the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans and Byzantines on the coast of the country.

The relief of Algeria is determined by the Sahara desert area, occupying most of the territory, as well as mountain ranges in the north, and the sea coast with fertile land. You will certainly appreciate the time spent in an exciting desert safari, accompanied by the talkative guide. Let the desert be barren-looking, but its depth is rich in oil, gas and valuable species of ore. Oases will certainly please the eye as the brightest part of the landscape. Algerian beaches are very picturesque and will attract you to spend some time at the seaside. Tourist resorts and restaurants have a pretty nice infrastructure.

The historic sites of the country will entertain the tourists with a colorful variety. Be sure to visit Timgad, the ruins of the once famous Roman town. There you will see the once bustling building with thermal baths, a theater, and a triumphal arch. Many buildings have been preserved in excellent condition despite such a venerable age. One will be thrilled by the ruins of an ancient Muslim city, which can be found in the northern part of the Algerian mountains. The national reserve of Algeria, Tassili-Ager, is also worth seeing. This is a plateau in the rocky gorges and caves, where more than 15,000 samples of ancient rock paintings and frescoes can be found.

The cuisine, which follows local traditions, will amaze you with its diversity. Particularly frequent are only fish dishes. Many fruits, vegetables and seafood in various combinations will broaden your outlook concerning the art of making food.

The capital of the country is the ancient city of Algiers, which resembles an amphitheater on the hills near the bay. Most of the buildings are constructed from light-colored building material, which gives the city a unique appearance. Distinctive ‘casbah’ is found in the old part of the city with quaint narrow streets and one-storey houses with flat roofs, beautiful mosques and other oriental buildings. The most visited sights also include the Museum of Ancient History and Antiquity.

In the city of Oran, there is the Great Mosque and the Citadel. Algeria has thousands of kilometers of excellent beaches, rarely used at present.

The ruins of the ancient capital of Hammadid are located among the mountainous areas and are unbelievably beautiful. Kala-Beni Hammad is now a source of reliable information about the ancient fortified Muslim city. Tassili-Ager is the territory, where one can see an impressive number of ancient artificial caves, which are decorated with more than 15,000 drawings and engravings.…

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Algeria – A Dazzling Destination for a Fabulous Vacation

You must be aware about so many places on the planet that are just feasible to take an excursion to. Have you covered any of the African countries yet? If not, then you should consider taking up a vacation to Algeria. Many travelers would not be acquainted with this African country not due to the fact it is less explored but because of the reason that most of the tourists are not aware about Algeria due to less information. There are some worthwhile places in the country that cannot afford to go unnoticed. It is located in Northern Africa and is a nation that has been steadily gaining a level of popularity. It in fact is becoming an admired nation among the tourists. Many people grab cheap flights to Algeria.

Recognized as the second largest country in the African continent, Algeria encloses the area from the Mediterranean coast into the Sahara desert. That’s Algeria for you!

If you hold a deep fascination for history in your heart, you would be surprised to know that this marvellous African country comprises a plethora of places that are soaked in the bits and pieces of sites from the times of yore of the Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines and Carthaginians on the country’s coast. You can take cheap Algeria flights to witness the olden times.

The country derived its name from the city of Algiers that came from the Arabic word al-jazir. You would be stunned by the sheer beauty of the country as there are several glistening white buildings and architectural beauty. The city has a perfect blend of modern and ancient areas and has a population of 3.5 million people.

Let’s throw some light on the capital of the country, shall we?

Algiers – Regarded as the capital of Algeria, Algiers is one of the most acclaimed tourist destinations for those who fondly call themselves as globetrotters. It is the prime city of the country and should not be missed if you are traveling to Algeria. Other than Casablanca and Morocco, it is the largest city in North Africa. You can get in touch with a reliable travel agency that provides some of the finest deals on flights to Algiers.

You can pay a visit to the below mentioned attractions that can’t be missed at any cost:

1) Notre Dame d’Afrique: It is one of the most incredible monuments in Algiers. The basilica was erected somewhere around 1858.

1) Casbah of Algiers: This site has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You would come across mosques, palaces, Ottoman style buildings and many more.…

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Places to See in Algeria

Located in Northern Africa, Algeria is a nation that is steadily becoming a favored tourist destination with its sheer normal beauty, colorful record and memorable culture. Knowing that their country’s beauty is a rare find in the present highly-urbanized countries, Algeria has worked to grow their tourism amenities to be able to cater to the developing number of individuals traveling to their region.

If you’re visiting the land for the first occasion, the first place to see would be the capital metropolis of Algiers. The metropolis itself boasts of a rich past, having played a significant role in the War of Algeria. Strolling via the streets in the city, you’ll be treated to a view of how Algeria is striving to reside up to the promise of modernity. Close to the capital town is really a mountain village referred to as Djemila which is an additional splendid tourist attraction that was inscribed within the UNESCO Globe Heritage Website in 1982. Found in this village are majestic, preserved Berbero-Roman ruins such as a theater, temples, basilicas, arches, houses and other Roman architecture.

Those who are eager for a trip down the country’s artistic historical past can visit the Nationwide Museum of Fine Arts and the Bardo Ethnographic and Local Art Museum which are two of the principal attractions from the state. As Algeria is a land that has heritage resonating within its city walls, tourists can literally go back in heritage by going to the Hauts Plateaux wherever the historical city of Tiemcen is located.

The vacation opportunities for visitors in Algeria are endless. More than just a region to have away from an environment of skyscrapers and 30-second lunch meals, Algeria concerns remembering its past and living it in the present. Algeria might not be on top of everybody’s must-travel destinations but it will, quickly enough.…

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Algeria Tourist Destinations For a Dazzling Holiday Trip

Algeria is a least explored place on earth by travelers and tourists, not because it’s not worth exploring but because of the less information about the region among the tourists. There are so many places of interest in Algeria that it cannot be ignored at all. Just like prehistoric rock art of Tassili n’Ajje and botanical gardens and impressive palaces of Algiers. The ancient towns and desert region of Algeria makes it unique in a way too.

Many people like the idea of Algeria as a tourist destination, due to its locality in North Africa. Those who are looking for beautiful beaches visit the northern side of the country. Some common beach resorts are Les Andalouses, Canastel, Mostaganem and Ain El Turk. To study the tribal and cultural aspects of Algeria you can visit places like Tassili N’Ajjer and Hoggar regions, near the town of Tamanrasset, unique on its own and because of this reason most people are considering Algeria as a tourist destination.

You should also visit the Monument des Martyrs, which was created to remember the struggles and sacrifices of its people for the Algerian war for Independence. The monument basically features Eternal Flame shelter and palm leaves which contain the statues of soldiers symbolizing the struggles of Algerian people during war.

One of the UNESCO world Heritage Sites in Algeria is Al Qal’a of Beni Hammad, the place used to be the first capital of the Hammadid Empire. Did you know that Algeria is the second largest country in Africa? The Atlas Mountain separates it into two halves. The city of Annaba is also one of the major tourist attractions in Algeria, and is one of the major industrial centers of Algeria. One of the most visited places in Algeria is Constantine.

Other significant monuments of interests are, Our Lady of Africa (Algiers), New Mosque (Algiers), Ottoman Hanafi Mosque (Algiers), Roman Ruins (Timgad), Roman arch of Trajan (Timgad), Central Sahara (Assekrem), Santa Cruz castle (Oran) and Hoggar mountains (Sahara desert) and Blezma National Park at Batna province, home to more than 447 flora species and 309 fauna species.

The top rated restaurants of Algeria are Le Taj Mahal, Restaurant Chez Sauveur and Auberge Du Moulin. Those who like shopping can buy local carpets, jewellery, crafted woods, can visit street markets for local handicrafts. But Friday is not a good day for shopping because most of the shops are closed on Fridays, so keep that in mind while you are there. You can always find olives and dates, local spices in Algeria.

“Algeria Tourist Destination” yes think about it and definitely give a visit while you never know what you are missing.…

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Algeria, North African Land of Contrasts

Algeria, a North African land of contrasts is the 11th largest country in the world and 2nd largest in Africa. The principal cities of Algeria are Algiers, the capital and Oran. About 80% -90% of Algeria is in the Sahara desert and has one of the biggest sand dunes. In the north the Mediterranean Sea extends over 1200 km of coastline while on its south the extensive desert spreads over nearly two million square kilometer. Whilst Algeria remains mostly undeveloped as far as tourist attractions are concerned, there’s still plenty to see and do in this African country. So book cheap flights to Algiers and get ready for an exciting holiday in Algeria.

From prehistoric rock art of Tassili n’Ajje to impressive palaces and botanical gardens in Algiers, there is sure to be something to cater for most tastes. For many tourists, simply soaking up the atmosphere of the country’s ancient towns, its attractions and desert region is enough to make them plan their next visit to this captivating country. Many people choose a holiday in Algeria, taking advantage of sunny weather, hot temperature and beautiful Mediterranean coastline. There are a number of buzzing beach resorts found in the Oran region as well where guests can indulge in various relaxing recreational activities. Few attractions of country that visitors can’t afford to miss while enjoying their holidays in Algeria includes:-

Algiers Botanical Gardens:- The Botanical Garden in Algiers are known locally as Jardin d’Essai du Hamma which opened after a lengthy period of renovation. Established in 1832, these gardens are the oldest in the world and are one of the capital’s top attractions. The garden is divided into French Garden, English Garden and a zoo each with its own specialty where one can enjoy visiting thousands of animal and plant species.

Notre Dame d’Afrique: This impressive looking Roman Catholic Church sits overlooking the Bay of Algiers where it is perched atop a cliff which is 410 feet above the sea level. It is greatly influenced by French architecture and is a major attraction of Algiers. A daily mass in French is offered but visitors come here to enjoy its splendid beauty of its architecture. So don’t wait book low fare tickets to Algeria as the country has something for everyone.

Ben Aknoun Zoo: Situated southwest of Algiers, this zoological garden is one of Algeria’s top tourist attractions and indeed one of the oldest in Africa. The zoo has many restaurants, hotels and picnic areas where guests can spend their leisure time and feel rejuvenated.

Tipaza: Algeria is also a home to several heritage sites and Tipaza is one of them. Once a famous Roman military colony, Tipaza has some fascinating ruins of the town’s Great Basilica, its roman baths, amphitheater and numerous mosaics.

So get ready for an exciting and entertaining journey and for this book flights to Algeria from London and feel mesmerized.…

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