Constantine, Algeria, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Algeria is slightly inland and is positioned at about 80 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast.

Constantine, Algeria is the capital of Constantine Province and is situated in north-east Algeria. This city is slightly inland and is positioned at about 80 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. The Constantine, Algeria is one of the most popular and sought after tourist destinations in Algeria. Whenever you come to the country for business or leisure, make it a point to visit all these lovely tourist destinations.

The city is regarded as the capital of eastern Algeria and is the centre of this region. It has a population of over 500,000 and this makes it the third largest city in Algeria after Algiers and Oran.

The city of Constantine is situated on a plateau at 640 meters above sea level. It is framed by a deep ravine and has a striking appearance. The city is very attractive and has a number of bridges and an overpass crossing the ravine. Four bridges cross the ravine including the Pont Sidi M'Cid.

The city of Constantine has a university, the University of Constantine, which was founded in the year 1969. There are many attractions worth seeing in the city like museums and important historical sites. The tourists who love visiting attractive places must not leave out this place from their list. There are some really exciting spots of sightseeing that must be explored by the tourists and these include Gustave Mercier Museum (displays of ancient and modern art); Ben-Badis Mosque; the Casbah; Emir Abdel Kader University & Mosque; Soumma Mausoleum, at Khroub; the Palace of Ahmed Bey; ruins of the Antonian Roman aqueduct; Ben Abdelmalek Stadium and many more attractions. The Roman city of Tiddis, the megalithic monuments and burial grounds at Djebel Mazala Salluste are also situated nearby.

There are some really good accommodation options available in the city where you can put up in ease. These accommodation options are highly customized and very well equipped with all the modern amenities and services. These hotels are very well located in the city.

Constantine in Algeria is renowned for its famous universities like the Mentouri, designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, Zerzara, and The Islamic University of El amir Abdelkader.