Algerian Radio
The British magazine "National Geographic Traveller (UK)" published a report highlighting the historical, cultural, and landscape assets of the Algerian capital, inviting readers to discover it as an "ideal tourist destination," especially for spending a weekend.
The magazine's article, titled "How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Algiers," covered the various civilizations that succeeded one another in the city since its founding as a Phoenician outpost in the 6th century BC, leaving their mark on shaping "a city of multiple architectural styles, arranged around streets and alleys on the hillsides."
The author of the report wrote: "Between Roman ruins, Ottoman palaces, and a coast characterized by turquoise Mediterranean waters, Algiers is an ideal destination," proposing a detailed and perfect itinerary for spending a long weekend.
The article touched upon the Casbah of Algiers as a "10th-century historical landmark, vibrant and distinguished by its steep staircases and winding alleys," recalling the site's classification as a UNESCO World Heritage site, alongside "exploring market shops, carpentry and blacksmith workshops, and artists, before heading to the Museum of Ali La Pointe, this historical figure of resistance" against the French colonial presence.
The journalist also invited readers to taste the most famous dishes of Algerian cuisine, which has won international awards, namely "Rechta" in the Bab El Oued neighborhood, then strolling to the Grande Poste (Central Post Office) to enjoy the façade of this early 20th-century building, which has become a museum dedicated to the country's postal history.
The article's author suggested a tour of the Jardin d'Essai du Hamma (Hamma Botanical Garden) and the Bardo National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography to learn about Algeria's Neolithic past.
The writer did not miss proposing a tour to "Maqam Echahid" (Martyrs' Memorial) and the National Mujahid Museum, which displays photos and artifacts documenting Algeria's struggle to gain its independence.
He also suggested exploring the archaeological treasures of the Cherchell Museum, built on the ruins of a Roman palace, heading to the city of Tipaza, "founded by the Phoenicians as a trading post and later conquered by the Romans."
