🇩🇿 Algiers, Algeria | The White City of North Africa

"A dazzling blend of Arab, Ottoman, and French flair—where Mediterranean blues meet whitewashed charm!" 🌊✨ 📍 Must-Visit Spots (In This Order!) 1️⃣ Notre Dame d'Afrique (Our Lady of Africa) ⛪ "A pearl perched on a 124m cliff—where white domes melt into endless sea sparkle." ▪️ Back inscription: "Notre Dame d'Afrique, priez pour nous." (Pray for us!) 2️⃣ Great Mosque of Algiers 🕌 Africa’s largest mosque (built by China!) ▪️ Climb the 265m minaret for panoramic views ▪️ Dress code: Long sleeves + headscarves (provided free) ▪️ Fun fact: Featured on the 1000 Dinar bill! 3️⃣ Grand Post Office 🏛️ French Neo-Moorish masterpiece ▪️ Send postcards (fingers crossed they arrive!) ▪️ Nearby: Shopping streets (closed Fridays/Ramadan) 4️⃣ Jardin d’Essai (Botanical Garden) 🌿 "Plant UN" with 3,000+ species + Tarzan-famous banyan trees! ▪️ Hidden zoo: Flamingos & peacocks 🦩 ▪️ Ticket: 150 DZD (~$1) 5️⃣ Maqam Echahid (Martyrs' Memorial) 🏆 92m palm-leaf monument honoring independence heroes (1954-62) ▪️ Symbolism: Three leaves = industry, land, culture revolutions ▪️ Eternal flame + underground museum 🍽️ Pro Tip "Dine near the Martyrs' Memorial—local flavors with a view!" #Algeria #Algiers #MediterraneanVibes