From the Kasbah, we continued after lunch, past the 17th-century Ketchaoua Mosque, along the bazaar with its date shops, the Port Saïd Square, the Emir Abdelkader Square, then descended into Station Tafourah for a ride on the metro to Jardin d'Essais for the Botanical Gardens.
The Jardin d'Essai du Hamma was established nearly two centuries ago, and is one of the most remarkable and emblematic botanical gardens in Algeria. It stretches across a vast area overlooking the Bay of Algiers, making it a natural masterpiece and an environmental heritage within the city. It shows off a large plant diversity, bringing together species from different continents.
From here, we went up to visit the iconic Martyrs Memorial, built in 1982 to honor the 20th anniversary of Algeria's independence. A fascinating city tour.Read more
November 8, 2025 in Algeria ⋅ 🌬 19 °C