Ahmed Bey Palace
A large 19th-century palace of the last Ottoman governor of the region, with tiled courtyards, painted galleries and gardens. It now serves as a museum of local art and history.
Constantine
Dramatic suspension bridges cross a deep gorge in the 'City of Bridges', a town set on clifftops.
Attractive locations
Cirta National Museum
A museum of archaeology and art that holds Roman, Numidian and Punic objects found around Constantine, the ancient city of Cirta.
Emir Abdelkader Mosque
A very large modern mosque and university complex, with tall minarets that rise above the city's rocky skyline. Visitors should dress modestly and respect prayer times.
Tiddis
The ruins of a small Roman town on a hillside north-west of Constantine, with rock-cut tombs, a ceremonial arch and views over the valley.
Sidi M'Cid Bridge
A tall suspension bridge crossing the Rhumel Gorge, linking the city centre with the hillside opposite. Its high walkway gives views of the gorge and the cliffs the city is built on.
Sidi Rached Viaduct
A long stone viaduct with tall arches carrying a road across the Rhumel ravine. It is one of the bridges that earned Constantine its nickname, the City of Bridges.
Djemila
The well-preserved Roman town of Cuicul, set in the hills, with a forum, temples, a basilica and a theatre. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a long day trip from the city.
Airports
Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport CZL
It is about 10 km in a straight line from Constantine.
Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport BLJ
It is about 73 km in a straight line from Constantine.
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport GJL
It is about 82 km in a straight line from Constantine.
Scams and safe taxis
Taxi and scam advice for this country is on the Algeria page
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan7.6 °C96 mm
- Feb8.0 °C74 mm
- Mar10.9 °C76 mm
- Apr14.1 °C70 mm
- May18.0 °C55 mm
- Jun23.4 °C18 mm
- Jul27.4 °C9 mm
- Aug27.0 °C29 mm
- Sep22.4 °C56 mm
- Oct18.5 °C65 mm
- Nov12.4 °C89 mm
- Dec8.7 °C94 mm
Driest months: Jun, Jul, Aug. Wettest months: Jan, Nov, Dec.
Costs
Prices here are about 33% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Who can help
Emergency
Reported numbers: police 17, ambulance and fire 14 - confirm with your hotel or guide.
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Algeria
Helps with: The UN migration agency, present in Algeria since 2002. Its work covers migration management and crisis response, and its contact page also lists a migrant assistance hotline.
Who qualifies: Migrants in Algeria and partners working on migration. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Phone: +213 661464622
Email: [email protected]
Address: 16 Chemin des Cretes, Hydra, Algiers
local government
Police emergency number 17
Helps with: Reaches the police in Algeria. UK government travel advice lists 17 or 1548 for the police; this entry gives 17.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 17
local government
Ambulance emergency number 1021
Helps with: Reaches the ambulance service in Algeria. The number comes from UK government travel advice.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 1021
local government
Fire emergency number 14
Helps with: Reaches the fire service in Algeria. The number comes from UK government travel advice.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 14
ngo
Algerian Red Crescent
Helps with: The ICRC says its cooperation with the society covers first aid, disaster management and restoring family links. No contact details are given, so use the society's website.
Who qualifies: The page does not say who can use it. The ICRC calls it the leading humanitarian organization in Algeria, present in all provinces.