Batna, Algeria is the main city of Batna Province in Algeria and is also regarded as one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Algeria.

Batna, Algeria is the main city of Batna Province in Algeria and is also regarded as one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Algeria. Batna, Algeria has a population of 285.800 according to the 2004 estimation. This makes it the fifth largest city in Algeria. Batna is also one of the major cities of the Chaoui area and is also the capital of the Aures.

French garrison erected the first solid foundations (military camp) of the city in the year 1844. This was done with a strategic mission to create a permanently guarded access point for the main Sahara road. The geographical location of the city of Batna offers a natural break through the Atlas Mountains. This passage was not detected by the early Romans in their early invasion phase. The ancient cities of Timgad and Lambese were built around the First Century. These buildings are the living examples of the significance that the Romans gave to commerce control over the region.

Batna in Algeria is positioned in the north east of Algeria and is not far from Constantine and the Tunisian border. The town has progressively more broadened in the last 15 years. Many houses, apartments and trade centers have been built during this time. The city merges a variety of both eastern and western architectural styles which has the stamp of Algeria in it. The city of Batna is known as the "City of Retirements" because of its tranquil and calm environment. The nature of the natives of Batna also complements the peaceful and calm characteristics of the city. The common languages spoken in Batna is Arabic, Chaouia, little French (except the old generation), and very little English.

There are many entertainment resorts spread across the town for the convenience of the tourists. Some of the important stadiums used for sports are the 1st November Stadium, Seffouhi Stadium, Scholar Stadium and many more places. The cultural House is used for the cultural activities and is located behind the Prefecture. For the entertainment of the little dots, the town also presents children Attraction Park, located in Kechida. Some of the other attractive places worth seeing are Timgad, Balcons de Ghoufi, Lambese (also called Lambaesis), Chelaalaa, and Belezma National Park.