Being the largest and the capital city of Algeria, Algiers enjoy a prominent position in the world’s eye and houses many amazing and astonishing attractions that draw the attention of plenty of people. Although there is so much that a single day is not sufficient for exploration but some sites are more captivating and notable-one of them is Casbah that is a must-see for everyone who takes flights to Algiers.
The word means “Citadel” and more specifically it is the walled destination of many North African towns and cities. The place was founded on the remains of antiquated Icosium. The place is also very significant and notable as it offered security and refuge during the Algerian struggle for independence.
The guests are amazed to see the historical concept of a deep-rooted sense of community, the remains of a traditional urban structure, Ottoman-style palaces, old mosque and citadel. It has a strong influence on town planning in sub-Saharan Africa and the western part of the Mediterranean. The history dates back to the 6th century when it was used as the home of a Phoenician trading post and now it offers a residential area to more than 50,000 people who have preserved the old attractions like various souks, mosques, hammams, palaces and houses.
Although difficult but necessary measures have been taken to avoid any harm and destruction to this site, Belkacem Babaci( the preservationist) described the condition not so insurmountable and said that “I still believe it’s possible to save it, but you need to empty it and you need to find qualified people who will respect the style, the materials. It’s a huge challenge”.
The destination gained popularity after the release of the movie Algiers when the people were introduced with the souks and the picturesque alleys of Casbah. Once again in 1948, the place caught the world’s eye after the musical remake of the same film. After that, it was used in many videos and kept on gaining fame. This labyrinth-kind of the place is a source of a great charm for many tourists and they may get lost in the magical maze of different structures but the distinctive views of the sea will act as the guide to keep you on the right track.
Casbah now acts as the notable and amazing World Heritage Site that is steeped in a mysterious history and the travellers from all around the planet just love to make a top here. Quite, friendly and peaceful- the ambience is ideal for all those who are in search of seclusion and calmness. While coming across the warren of streets, this destination immediately appears to be the most attractive and appealing part of this world that is rich in conjunction with steep steps, lanes and plenty of cranked alleys.
Your experience would be very much unique and different and the special charisma of Casbah casts a spell on plenty so this time just plan up an adventurous excursion for Algiers.
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