Sightseeing in Constantine involves a visit to the museums and ancient ruins of the city. Apart from this, Sightseeing in Constantine also includes a visit to the mosques and other important wonderful architectures of the city.
This important city of Constantine in Algeria is situated on a plateau at 640 meters above the sea level. It is about 80 kilometers away from the coast of the Mediterranean. The city is marked by a deep ravine which lends it a unique appearance. The number of bridges and viaduct that cross the ravine make it very picturesque. Four bridges cross the ravine. This includes the famous Pont Sidi M'Cid.
The city enjoys a mild Mediterranean type of climate. The average temperature in the summer months is between 21 to 24 degree centigrade. The winter is not severely cold. The temperature during winter can range from 10 to 12 degree centigrade.
The city is pierced by a deep ravine and has a dramatic appearance. The city is very picturesque with a number of bridges and a viaduct crossing the ravine. It has several museums. Ancient and modern art are showcased in the corridors of the museum. The Constantine Museum provides an insight into Numidian and Roman History.The ruins of some structures reflect the rich past of the state.
The bridges in the city center are very famous. In total there are 7 bridges. The Gantaret El Hibal Bridge which is the highest suspended bridge in the world. It is the perfect place to do a bungee jump in Constantine.
Some other important places of tourist attraction in the city are:
- Gustave Mercier Museum displays ancient and modern art.
- Ben-Badis Mosque- A richly decorated opulent Mosque.
- The Casbah.
- Emir Abdel Kader University and Mosque
- Soumma Mausoleum, at Khroub
- The Palace of Ahmed Bey
- Ruins of the Antonian Roman aqueduct
- Ben Abdelmalek Stadium
Also among the Constantine Tourist Attractions are the Roman city of Tiddis and the megalithic monuments and burial grounds at Djebel Mazala Salluste.
Constantine is also renowned for its universities. One such famous university is Mentouri. It was designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Other famous universities in the city are the Zerzara, and The Islamic University of El amir Abdelkader. Another huge University town is under construction in the nouvelle vile region of Constantine's current zip code is 25000.
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