Algiers
Algeria's capital and largest city sits on the western shore of a Mediterranean bay, divided between a modern coastal district and the ancient Casbah — a UNESCO-listed medina climbing a steep hillside behind it. The walkable centre has a dense café and restaurant scene alongside a concentration of historic churches, while the Mediterranean waterfront and nearby mountains add further range for visitors. Known historically as "the White City," Algiers is also the economic and cultural hub of the wider Maghreb region.
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- Population2,364,230
- Nearest water from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.2 km3.8 mi
Algiers: quick answers
Where is Algiers?
Algiers is in Algeria.
How do you get to Algiers?
The nearest airport is Algiers (ALG), about 52 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Algiers?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 11°C52°F. The wettest month is November, with about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Algiers?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 53 restaurants and 26 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.