Algiers

Algiers, the capital and largest city of Algeria, is a vibrant Mediterranean port known as “Algiers the White” (Alger la Blanche) for its whitewashed buildings cascading down hills to the sea, blending rich history with modern life. It features the historic, walled UNESCO-listed Casbah, French colonial architecture, diverse cultural influences (Berber, Ottoman, French), museums, and a major harbor, serving as Algeria’s political, economic, and cultural heart.