Algeria is the largest country in Africa; one of the main tourist attractions is the Sahara, the largest desert in the world. Algeria has been a member of the World Tourism Organization since 1976. According to a report of the World Tourism Organization published in 2014, Algeria was the 4th largest tourist destination in Africa in 2013 with 2.7 million foreign tourists, and ranks 111th on the international tourism scene, according to the London-based World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC). Don’t miss:
Notre Dame d'Afrique is on the north side of Algiers, on a 124 m cliff overlooking the Bay of Algiers. It formerly could be reached from the city centre by a cable car. It can be considered to be the counter-piece to the church of Notre-Dame de la Garde on the other side of the Mediterranean.
Basilique Notre Dame d'Afrique (English: “Basilica of Our Lady of Africa”) is a Catholic basilica in Algiers, Algeria. It is the origin of the modern Catholic devotion to Our Lady of Africa.
Pope Pius IX granted two Pontifical decrees towards the shrine on the same day on 15 April 1876:
The first decree invoked to canonically crown the venerated Marian image enshrined within. The coronation rites were executed by the Archbishop of Carthage Charles Lavigerie on 30 April 1876.
The second decree which raised the sanctuary to the status of Basilica based on an "immemorial custom". (Pope Benedict XV later regulated to limit these privileges in 1918 to Papal edicts unless an ancient custom already refers to a building as a "Basilica".)
The Test Garden of Hamma is a 32-hectare botanical garden located in Mohamed Belouizdad (formerly Hamma-Anassers) district of Algiers. It was established in 1832.
In 1832 Pierre Genty De Bussy, the Civil Intendant, and General Antoine Avisard, interim governor, decided to drain the marshes at the foot of the Arcades hill. The Botanical Garden of Hamma was then created on a 5 hectares (12 acres) area, to make not only a model farm but also a test garden.
The Palais des Rais, also known as Bastion 23, is a classified historical monument located in Algiers, Algeria. It is notable for its architecture and for being the last surviving quarter (houma) of the lower Casbah.
Consisting of three palaces and six houses, whose history began with the construction of Bordj-Ez-zoubia in 1576 by the Dey Ramdhan Pasha in order to reinforce the means of defence of this side of the Medina, this quarter ended up being detached, and even isolated from its traditional environment following the restructuring of the lower Casbah during the French period.
It was not until 1909 that Bastion 23 was classified as a Historical Monument under the name Group of Moorish houses.
The Palais des Raïs is a historic monument. It is also a center for art and culture. Opened to the public in November 1994, it consists of three traditional big houses, five small houses, a covered walkway, a central courtyard, a walkway, and a battery. Due to its location in the perimeter of the classified old city, it remains the last witness of the extension of the old city, the Casbah of Algiers, to the sea.
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Embassy of Algeria
96 Joseph Mukwayu Ithana Street
Windhoek
Phone: +264 61 221507
Fax: +264 61 236376
Email: [email protected]
Head of mission: Mr Sid Ali Abdelbari, Ambassador
Office hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:30-12.30 and 13.30-16:00; Friday: 08:30-13:00
Web page: https://www.embassyofalgeria-namibia.org
Notre Dame d'Afrique is on the north side of Algiers, on a 124 m cliff overlooking the Bay of Algiers. It formerly could be reached from the city centre by a cable car. It can be considered to be the counter-piece to the church of Notre-Dame de la Garde on the other side of the Mediterranean.
Basilique Notre Dame d'Afrique (English: “Basilica of Our Lady of Africa”) is a Catholic basilica in Algiers, Algeria. It is the origin of the modern Catholic devotion to Our Lady of Africa.
Pope Pius IX granted two Pontifical decrees towards the shrine on the same day on 15 April 1876:
The first decree invoked to canonically crown the venerated Marian image enshrined within. The coronation rites were executed by the Archbishop of Carthage Charles Lavigerie on 30 April 1876.
The second decree which raised the sanctuary to the status of Basilica based on an "immemorial custom". (Pope Benedict XV later regulated to limit these privileges in 1918 to Papal edicts unless an ancient custom already refers to a building as a "Basilica".)
The Test Garden of Hamma is a 32-hectare botanical garden located in Mohamed Belouizdad (formerly Hamma-Anassers) district of Algiers. It was established in 1832.
In 1832 Pierre Genty De Bussy, the Civil Intendant, and General Antoine Avisard, interim governor, decided to drain the marshes at the foot of the Arcades hill. The Botanical Garden of Hamma was then created on a 5 hectares (12 acres) area, to make not only a model farm but also a test garden.
The Palais des Rais, also known as Bastion 23, is a classified historical monument located in Algiers, Algeria. It is notable for its architecture and for being the last surviving quarter (houma) of the lower Casbah.
Consisting of three palaces and six houses, whose history began with the construction of Bordj-Ez-zoubia in 1576 by the Dey Ramdhan Pasha in order to reinforce the means of defence of this side of the Medina, this quarter ended up being detached, and even isolated from its traditional environment following the restructuring of the lower Casbah during the French period.
It was not until 1909 that Bastion 23 was classified as a Historical Monument under the name Group of Moorish houses.
The Palais des Raïs is a historic monument. It is also a center for art and culture. Opened to the public in November 1994, it consists of three traditional big houses, five small houses, a covered walkway, a central courtyard, a walkway, and a battery. Due to its location in the perimeter of the classified old city, it remains the last witness of the extension of the old city, the Casbah of Algiers, to the sea.
source: Wikipedia
More information:
Embassy of Algeria
96 Joseph Mukwayu Ithana Street
Windhoek
Phone: +264 61 221507
Fax: +264 61 236376
Email: [email protected]
Head of mission: Mr Sid Ali Abdelbari, Ambassador
Office hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:30-12.30 and 13.30-16:00; Friday: 08:30-13:00
Web page: https://www.embassyofalgeria-namibia.org
