A brief visit to the city of the Rock (Constantine), Algeria

I was passing quickly through Constantine in Algeria, and I took these photos from inside the car as we drove along the slopes towards the city. You can see the green valleys and hills surrounding Constantine, which is located in eastern Algeria and is known as the ‘Capital of the East’, and is famous as the ‘City of Suspension Bridges’ or the ‘City of the Rock’. The first photo shows the Sidi M’sid suspension bridge, built in 1912 and rising 175 metres above the ground, which connects the city spread across two rocky mountains. There are numerous bridges connecting the city’s different parts, and many roads cut through the mountains via small or large tunnels, as well as a cable car for transport. The city is characterised by its stunning design, as if built on different levels, and is also known for its cool climate, with the Wadi al-Raml flowing through it almost all year round.

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