Constantine Tours takes one to the city of Constantine in Algeria. Constantine Tours includes ample sightseeing, shopping and eating in the city. Constantine is one of the major cities in the east of Algeria. The city is close to the border of Tunisia. The city has a very striking setting. A deep gorge surrounds the city on almost all sides. The location of the city by the sides of a fathomless meandering pit is very awe-inspiring.
The gorge can be crossed by one out of 4 bridges that make it possible to travel from the center to the outskirts of the city. The number of bridges and viaduct which cross the deep ravine enhances the feeling of awe.
One such bridge the Gantaret El Hibal Bridge is the highest suspended bridge in the world. It is the perfect place to do a bungee jump in Constantine. So tourists who visit this city can partake in this dizzying and scary adventure sports.
The city has several museums, which preserve the ancient and modern art of the region. The Constantine Museum is the best place in the city to learn about Numidian and Roman history. The city also abounds in historical and cultural ruins. These important structures reflect the rich past of the state.
Sightseeing in the city includes the Gustave Mercier Museum, the Ben-Badis Mosque, the Casbah, Emir Abdel Kader University and Mosque, Soumma Mausoleum, at Khroub.The Palace of Ahmed Bey, Ruins of the Antonian Roman aqueduct and the Ben Abdelmalek Stadium.
The markets of the city are also a real pleasure to visit. They reflect a mosaic of colors and of scents. The stuff sold here are olives, dates, oranges and other fruits and vegetables along with a variety of spice.
The items available are carpets, ceramics, leather products, pottery glass work and silverwork The shops in Constantine are open from Saturdays to Thursdays from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 14:00 pm to 19:00 pm. As Friday is a religious day most shops remain closed. However some shops are also open on Fridays
Restaurants of the city serve fantastic local as well as international cuisines to the tourists. Dishes offered include lamb meat and chicken along with fish.
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